Eclipse platform continues to gain tremendous popularity as both a Java IDE and the Java platform for application programming. Combining the look and feel of whatever platform the code is running on, SWT GUI approach offers lightning fast into the building, all of which actually look like they belong on the platform that they run. But you already know what you want to do - so wading through the basics of user interface design, graphical components, and what the key is not only a waste of time. Each lab in this notebook details a specific task, you can read from first page to the end, only to find what you need to know, and even push this book into your laptop bag as a quick reference if you forget how to create multi-tab view. This book covers: Downloading and configuring Eclipse and SWT menu, toolbar, and button layout and control Building tab folders SWT's unique coolbar Adding event listener and respond to Build SWT-based application complete