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JFrame Basics

1️⃣ Introduction to JFrame

A JFrame is the main window of a Java Swing application. It acts as a container for holding UI components like buttons, text fields, and panels.

Key Features:

✔️ Creates a resizable window
✔️ Supports menus, toolbars, and panels
✔️ Handles user interactions (mouse clicks, keyboard input, etc.)

2️⃣ Creating a Simple JFrame Window

Example: Basic JFrame

import javax.swing.JFrame;

public class BasicJFrame {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        // Create JFrame instance
        JFrame frame = new JFrame("Basic JFrame");

        // Set window size (width x height)
        frame.setSize(500, 400);

        // Specify what happens when the window is closed
        frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);

        // Make the frame visible
        frame.setVisible(true);
    }
}
</code></pre>
<h3>Explanation</h3>
<ul>
<li><code inline="">JFrame frame = new JFrame("Basic JFrame");</code> → Creates a window with a title.</li>
<li><code inline="">frame.setSize(500, 400);</code> → Defines the width and height of the window.</li>
<li><code inline="">frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);</code> → Closes the application when the window is closed.</li>
<li><code inline="">frame.setVisible(true);</code> → Makes the window visible.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>3️⃣ JFrame Properties &amp; Methods</h2>

Method | Description
-- | --
setTitle(String title) | Sets the title of the frame.
setSize(int width, int height) | Sets the width and height of the frame.
setDefaultCloseOperation(int operation) | Defines what happens when the user closes the window.
setVisible(boolean visible) | Shows or hides the frame.
setResizable(boolean resizable) | Enables or disables resizing of the window.
setLayout(LayoutManager layout) | Defines the layout manager for arranging components.
setLocation(int x, int y) | Sets the initial position of the window on the screen.
pack() | Adjusts the frame size based on its components.
dispose() | Closes and releases all resources used by the frame.


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<h2>4️⃣ Closing a JFrame Properly</h2>
<h3>1. <code inline="">EXIT_ON_CLOSE</code> (Recommended)</h3>
<p>Closes the application when the window is closed.</p>
<pre><code class="language-java">frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
</code></pre>
<h3>2. <code inline="">DISPOSE_ON_CLOSE</code> (For Multi-Window Apps)</h3>
<p>Closes the window but <strong>keeps the application running</strong>.</p>
<pre><code class="language-java">frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.DISPOSE_ON_CLOSE);
</code></pre>
<h3>3. <code inline="">DO_NOTHING_ON_CLOSE</code> (For Confirmation Prompts)</h3>
<p>Prevents accidental closing and allows confirmation dialogs.</p>
<pre><code class="language-java">frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.DO_NOTHING_ON_CLOSE);
</code></pre>
<hr>
<h2>5️⃣ Customizing JFrame</h2>
<h3>Example: Setting Window Location and Resizing</h3>
<pre><code class="language-java">import javax.swing.JFrame;

public class CustomJFrame {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        JFrame frame = new JFrame("Custom JFrame");

        // Set size
        frame.setSize(600, 400);

        // Set window location (x, y)
        frame.setLocation(200, 150);

        // Disable resizing
        frame.setResizable(false);

        // Close operation
        frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);

        // Make the frame visible
        frame.setVisible(true);
    }
}
</code></pre>
<h3>Explanation</h3>
<ul>
<li><code inline="">setLocation(200, 150);</code> → Positions the window <strong>200px from the left</strong> and <strong>150px from the top</strong>.</li>
<li><code inline="">setResizable(false);</code> → Prevents the user from resizing the window.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2>6️⃣ Maximizing and Centering a JFrame</h2>
<h3>Maximizing the Window</h3>
<pre><code class="language-java">frame.setExtendedState(JFrame.MAXIMIZED_BOTH);
</code></pre>
<h3>Centering the Window</h3>
<pre><code class="language-java">frame.setLocationRelativeTo(null);
</code></pre>
<hr>
<h2>7️⃣ Using <code inline="">pack()</code> to Auto-Resize Based on Components</h2>
<p>Instead of manually setting a fixed size, <code inline="">pack()</code> resizes the window <strong>based on its contents</strong>.</p>
<h3>Example: Using <code inline="">pack()</code></h3>
<pre><code class="language-java">import javax.swing.*;

public class PackExample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        JFrame frame = new JFrame("Pack Example");

        // Add a label (component)
        JLabel label = new JLabel("Hello, Swing!");
        frame.add(label);

        // Adjust size automatically
        frame.pack();

        frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
        frame.setVisible(true);
    }
}
</code></pre>
<h3>When to Use <code inline="">pack()</code>?</h3>
<ul>
<li>When you <strong>don't want to manually set a size</strong>.</li>
<li>When the frame should <strong>fit its components</strong> dynamically.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2>8️⃣ JFrame with Multiple Components</h2>
<h3>Example: Adding a Button and Label</h3>
<pre><code class="language-java">import javax.swing.*;

public class MultiComponentJFrame {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        JFrame frame = new JFrame("Multiple Components");

        // Create a label
        JLabel label = new JLabel("Welcome to Java Swing!");

        // Create a button
        JButton button = new JButton("Click Me");

        // Add components to the frame
        frame.add(label);
        frame.add(button);

        // Set layout and size
        frame.setLayout(new java.awt.FlowLayout()); // Flow layout
        frame.setSize(400, 200);

        // Close operation
        frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);

        // Make it visible
        frame.setVisible(true);
    }
}
</code></pre>
<h3>Explanation</h3>
<ul>
<li><code inline="">JLabel</code> displays text.</li>
<li><code inline="">JButton</code> creates a clickable button.</li>
<li><code inline="">setLayout(new FlowLayout())</code> arranges components in a row.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h2>9️⃣ Summary</h2>
<p>✅ <code inline="">JFrame</code> is the main container for Swing applications.<br>
✅ Always set <code inline="">setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE)</code> to ensure proper exit.<br>
✅ Use <code inline="">setLocationRelativeTo(null)</code> to center the window.<br>
✅ <code inline="">pack()</code> automatically resizes based on components.<br>
✅ Layout managers help in organizing UI elements.</p>
<p>🔹 <strong>Next Steps:</strong> Learn more about <a href="https://github.com/potatoscript/JavaSwing/wiki/JPanel-Layouts">JPanel and Layout Managers</a> to structure your GUI properly.</p>
<pre><code>
This tutorial covers **everything about `JFrame`**, from **basic creation** to **advanced configurations** like resizing, layout, and positioning. Let me know if you need more sections! 🚀
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</html>Here’s the **"JFrame Basic"** section in Markdown format:  

```markdown
# JFrame Basics  

## 1️⃣ Introduction to `JFrame`  
A **JFrame** is the main window of a Java Swing application. It acts as a container for holding UI components like buttons, text fields, and panels.

### Key Features:  
✔️ **Creates a resizable window**  
✔️ **Supports menus, toolbars, and panels**  
✔️ **Handles user interactions (mouse clicks, keyboard input, etc.)**  

---

## 2️⃣ Creating a Simple `JFrame` Window  

### Example: Basic JFrame  
```java
import javax.swing.JFrame;

public class BasicJFrame {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        // Create JFrame instance
        JFrame frame = new JFrame("Basic JFrame");

        // Set window size (width x height)
        frame.setSize(500, 400);

        // Specify what happens when the window is closed
        frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);

        // Make the frame visible
        frame.setVisible(true);
    }
}

Explanation

  • JFrame frame = new JFrame("Basic JFrame"); → Creates a window with a title.
  • frame.setSize(500, 400); → Defines the width and height of the window.
  • frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE); → Closes the application when the window is closed.
  • frame.setVisible(true); → Makes the window visible.

3️⃣ JFrame Properties & Methods

Method Description
setTitle(String title) Sets the title of the frame.
setSize(int width, int height) Sets the width and height of the frame.
setDefaultCloseOperation(int operation) Defines what happens when the user closes the window.
setVisible(boolean visible) Shows or hides the frame.
setResizable(boolean resizable) Enables or disables resizing of the window.
setLayout(LayoutManager layout) Defines the layout manager for arranging components.
setLocation(int x, int y) Sets the initial position of the window on the screen.
pack() Adjusts the frame size based on its components.
dispose() Closes and releases all resources used by the frame.

4️⃣ Closing a JFrame Properly

1. EXIT_ON_CLOSE (Recommended)

Closes the application when the window is closed.

frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);

2. DISPOSE_ON_CLOSE (For Multi-Window Apps)

Closes the window but keeps the application running.

frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.DISPOSE_ON_CLOSE);

3. DO_NOTHING_ON_CLOSE (For Confirmation Prompts)

Prevents accidental closing and allows confirmation dialogs.

frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.DO_NOTHING_ON_CLOSE);

5️⃣ Customizing JFrame

Example: Setting Window Location and Resizing

import javax.swing.JFrame;

public class CustomJFrame {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        JFrame frame = new JFrame("Custom JFrame");

        // Set size
        frame.setSize(600, 400);

        // Set window location (x, y)
        frame.setLocation(200, 150);

        // Disable resizing
        frame.setResizable(false);

        // Close operation
        frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);

        // Make the frame visible
        frame.setVisible(true);
    }
}

Explanation

  • setLocation(200, 150); → Positions the window 200px from the left and 150px from the top.
  • setResizable(false); → Prevents the user from resizing the window.

6️⃣ Maximizing and Centering a JFrame

Maximizing the Window

frame.setExtendedState(JFrame.MAXIMIZED_BOTH);

Centering the Window

frame.setLocationRelativeTo(null);

7️⃣ Using pack() to Auto-Resize Based on Components

Instead of manually setting a fixed size, pack() resizes the window based on its contents.

Example: Using pack() 

import javax.swing.*;

public class PackExample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        JFrame frame = new JFrame("Pack Example");

        // Add a label (component)
        JLabel label = new JLabel("Hello, Swing!");
        frame.add(label);

        // Adjust size automatically
        frame.pack();

        frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
        frame.setVisible(true);
    }
}

When to Use pack()?

  • When you don't want to manually set a size.
  • When the frame should fit its components dynamically.

8️⃣ JFrame with Multiple Components

Example: Adding a Button and Label

import javax.swing.*;

public class MultiComponentJFrame {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        JFrame frame = new JFrame("Multiple Components");

        // Create a label
        JLabel label = new JLabel("Welcome to Java Swing!");

        // Create a button
        JButton button = new JButton("Click Me");

        // Add components to the frame
        frame.add(label);
        frame.add(button);

        // Set layout and size
        frame.setLayout(new java.awt.FlowLayout()); // Flow layout
        frame.setSize(400, 200);

        // Close operation
        frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);

        // Make it visible
        frame.setVisible(true);
    }
}

Explanation

  • JLabel displays text.
  • JButton creates a clickable button.
  • setLayout(new FlowLayout()) arranges components in a row.

9️⃣ Summary

✅ JFrame is the main container for Swing applications.
✅ Always set setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE) to ensure proper exit.
✅ Use setLocationRelativeTo(null) to center the window.
✅ pack() automatically resizes based on components.
✅ Layout managers help in organizing UI elements.

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