In today’s fast-evolving enterprise IT landscape, modernisation is essential. Organisations around the world are seeking ways to move their existing Java applications from the desktop to the web. Quickly, efficiently and without the need to rewrite everything from scratch. This is where two powerful technologies come together Webswing and webforJ.

Working Together to Simplify Java Application Modernisation

Webswing enables existing Java applications to run directly to a web browser, without installation, while maintaining full functionality and security. With this technology, companies can instantly transform their desktop solutions into web applications, saving both time and cost. 

Webswing is a web server that allows you to run any Java Desktop application inside your web browser, using only pure HTML5.

webforJ takes this concept a step further by offering a modern Java UI framework that allows developers to build responsive web interfaces entirely in Java. With built-in components, routing and theming, webforJ empowers teams to gradually modernise their user interfaces without losing control of their business logic or architecture.


Bridging Tradition and Innovation

The partnership between Webswing and webforJ represents the ideal combination for organisations looking to modernise their Java solutions progressively, without risking the value of their existing codebase.

Together, Webswing and webforJ, create a seamless modernisation path: from immediate web deployment with Webswing to complete UI redevelopment with webforJ.


Benefits for Developers and Enterprises

  • Rapid deployment of existing Swing applications to the web using Webswing
  • Gradual modernisation of UI with webforJ, without changing backend logic
  • Consistent Java ecosystem, allowing teams to stay within the language and tools they know
  • Secure and reliable solutions suitable for enterprise-scale applications


The Future of Java Applications Is on the Web

The collaboration between Webswing and webforJ is more than just a technological partnership. It is a shared vision for helping businesses preserve the value of their existing Java systems while embracing the possibilities of the modern web.

Together, Webswing and webforJ, we are shaping the future of Java applications to the web. Explore the potential of this transformative collaboration and see how your organisation can benefit from modernising Java applications to the web with Webswing and webforJ.

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Valuable Resources

Webswing & webforJ – Java UI Modernisation

Modernisation Tutorial (Webswing + webforJ)

webforJ Webswing Integration Tutorial [GitHub]

Download your latest Webswing version

Webinar: Take you Java application to the Web


Next Steps

If you’d like to know more about how this partnership can help you business, let’s talk! 

👉 Check out the demo

👉 Schedule a call 

👉 Contact us 

and we’ll help you map your fastest path from legacy desktop application to a web browser.

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