Summary

Once again, we've come to the end of another application. You learned how to bootstrap a Maven-based NetBeans Rich Client Platform application. You learned about RCP modules, and how to include those modules in our application build. You also learned the basics of the NetBeans RCP Node API, how to create our own nodes, and how to nest child nodes. We explained how to use the NetBeans Preferences API, including creating new Options panels for editing preferences, how to load and store them, and how to react to changes in preferences.

One final word on the NetBeans RCP--While we have built a respectable application here, we have in no way pushed the limits of the RCP. I have attempted to cover just enough of the platform to get you going, but you will almost certainly need to learn more if you are to continue using the platform. While the official documentation is helpful, the go-to source for comprehensive coverage is NetBeans Platform for Beginners by Jason Wexbridge and Walter Nyland...