Desktop applications in Java: pipe dream or reality?

Many people who are new to Java want to know whether they can build desktop applications with it.
 Without going into too much detail, I'd say the options live up to
 the idea of “write once, run anywhere.” There are essentially 
 two ways to look at Swing and AWT, Java's GUI technologies. Some see a portable solution
 with its share of flaws. A more critical view sees a cumbersome, bloated
 solution.

The point of this post is to let readers make up 
 their own minds. Andrei Cioroianu surveys the options 
 for developing desktop applications in Java Desktop Development.

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