Swing is an extension library to the AWT, includes new and improved components that enhance the look and functionality of GUIs. Swing can be used to build Standalone swing gui Apps as well as Servlets ...

The key difference between Swing vs. JavaFX is that JavaFX is an actively maintained Java project that supports the development of modern, feature-rich GUI applications, while Swing is an older ...

In spite of JavaFX's steep learning curve, its "eye candy factor" convinced Lynden Inc. senior software architect Rob Terpilowski to leave Swing behind and use JavaFX to design rich user interfaces ...