ToDoList

Objective

Build a simple and interactive To-Do List GUI application using Java Swing that allows users to:

• Add tasks
• Delete selected tasks
• View all current tasks

Tools Used

• Java (JDK 24)
• Java Swing (built-in GUI library)
• Eclipse IDE (can also use IntelliJ CE)

Features

• GUI-based interface using Java Swing
• Add new tasks using a text field and button
• Delete selected tasks from the list
• Scrollable list to view all tasks
• Input validation and message dialogs

How to Run the Project in Eclipse

1. Open Eclipse IDE
2. Create a new Java Project
   • File > New > Java Project
3. Create a new Class
   • Right-click src > New > Class
   • Class Name: ToDoList
   • Check the box for public static void main(String[] args)
4. Write the code
5. Run the project
   • Click the green "Run" button or right-click the file > Run As > Java Application

Key Concepts Used

• JFrame: For creating the main application window
• JTextField: For task input
• JButton: For user actions (Add/Delete)
• JList & DefaultListModel: For displaying and managing the list of tasks
• JScrollPane: For making the task list scrollable
• Event Handling: Using ActionListener for button clicks
• Layout Managers: BorderLayout and FlowLayout used for component organization