java Desktop Application with spring and hibernate?

Question

I have to develop a Java Desktop Application and I'm used to work in Java Web architectures using jsf spring jpa and hibernate.

So my question is what technology is the best to build a desktop application I was thinking about using JIDE with spring Rich client and built a tree layer architecture.

Can you people tell me what you think about it? any other good technology, tutorials a way to start etc thanks... =)

Answer 1

Right now I would look into JavaFx. It looks very promising. I do not have personal experience with it, but I would have had it on my "to check" list if I was in your position. It's pretty new though so beware

Answer 2

Technologies that you can look for are

Eclipse RCP (I guess this can also be easily converted to ajax application Eclipse RAP for browse if needed)

Adobe AIR (if you want to have a cool looking UI)

JavaFX