How to create effective GUI in JAVA

Steps involved in creating a effective GUI (Graphical User Interfaces) in Java

1. Design the GUI on paper.

2. Get feedback from users.

3. Decide if the class that will display the GUI extends a Container, or has references to a Container.

( This choice will effect to some extend the flexibility of the class. If the purpose of a class is to be a GUI then extend from a Container.)

4. Create references to all components used in the GUI as attributes of the class.

5. Implement a contructor that creates instances of all the components used.

6. Select a layout manager fo each of the containers.

7. Assemble the components in a window or a frame.

8. Set the size of the container.

9. Make the container visible.