Java Video Tutorial 26

In this part of the Java Video Tutorial, I focus on the Java Swing JSpinner component. I'll show you how to cycle through numbers, dates and just about anything else. I also revisit the Dimension, Date and Calendar libraries.

Most Java Tutorials gloss over topics like this, but I decided I wanted to create a truly comprehensive tutorial.

[derekbanas]

Over the course of this tutorial I do it both ways. I tend to use too few classes in these tutorials because I think it is easier to learn that way.

[derekbanas]

@xXwantedbluenoseXx Thanks :) I'd be happy if my subscribers watched though. That's what I get for covering so many different topics

[derekbanas]

I did my best to create a sort of video API. I hoped you'd be able to then copy and paste the code that you need. I have never been a guy that believed in memorizing. Over time if you write enough programs you'll just start to remember. Very often an IDE like Eclipse will provide a list that will lead you to the right method.

[derekbanas]

You're very welcome :) I'm glad you are enjoying them

[derekbanas]

@MusicalSawMen Thank you :) It doesn't seem to be very popular, but I'll keep making them

[derekbanas]

You're very welcome :) I added your request to the list. Thank you

[AhmedAbdelsalamHBK]

Derek, you deserve all the best ...

[RedofYellow]

I love these videos. I am very interested in using java along side php, html, css and js

[derekbanas]

Thank you for pointing that out. I fixed it. Thank you for the kind words :)

[spanky]

Very helpful series. Best one on youtube. The really freaky thing is I'm doing this tutorial on the exact same date as you did it only 6 year later lol. I looked up and was like wft.

[MusicalSawMen]

Your the TOP GUN of video JAVA tutorial !

[Joseph-wsje]

Thank you for these tutorials. You explain everything well and I have enjoyed and learned so much. Thanks again.

[JohnDoe-vipt]

Thanks ! A lot for all the videos the Java series is just perfect ! Great job

[bernyglanville]

Thanks a million Derek, that was a great video! Your tutorials on Java Swing are clear, to the point and very well edited :).

[svenbtb]

Hey Derek! I love your videos, they're very helpful, both for review and for learning new stuff, and have been really helpful for me.

Quick question:
What are you doing on line 69 at around 7:25 ? How/why are you allowed to pass a JSpinner another Jspinner, and then use that second Jspinner to redefine the original Jspinner that you used to create the second one? Just kinda confused, and the commented code didn't really address it.

[derekbanas]

@MatrixTerminology Thank you. I'm a pretty happy person that is very satisfied with his life. I wish you the same :)

[livinfromheart]

Thanks for all your work!! Super! Thank you

[Cybersix]

Thanks for the videos
Your voice is very clear and your video quality is perfect
Could you also show how to use SwingWorker with GUI, Please

[derekbanas]

I think this is what you need docs.oracle html

[rashmimittal]

Hi sir,
Thanks for the great video. I want to add constraints in date spinner where dates should be constrained with the range from 1 to 31 and months should be constrained upto the value from 1 to 12. I dont wannna to add constraints on years.
How can I do that?