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Re:Ask HN: Does Java need a modern Java UI toolkit for deskt... by Cthulhu_ on Thursday March 24, 2022 @12:08PM (#30791833)
Here's a novel approach: Build native applications / user interfaces. Time gained from using cross-platform libraries is negated by all the issues it creates.

It's better to have one developer per platform, than two (or more!) working on a cross-platform application. And you get true native applications; think of things like accessibility options, which are often overlooked in cross-platform toolkits, or performance.

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Re:Ask HN: Does Java need a modern Java UI toolkit for deskt... by tonyedgecombe on Thursday March 24, 2022 @12:28PM (#30792129)
Fork is a great example of that from a two person team. It really isn't that difficult nor expensive.

https://git-fork.com

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Re:Ask HN: Does Java need a modern Java UI toolkit for deskt... by rhysmorgan on Thursday March 24, 2022 @12:44PM (#30792341)
Could not agree more. Users don't need to be "fooled" by an uncanny-valley, years-out-of-date looking simulacrum of native UI, because they're getting the real deal. Accessibility is so overlooked, while some native UI toolkits provide at least a passable default accessibility implementation.
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