The Java Foundation Classes are a set of GUI components and services which simplify the development and deployment of commercial-quality desktop and Internet/Intranet applications.

Java Foundation classes are core to the Java 2 Platform.

All JFC components are JavaBeans components and therefore reusable, interoperable, and portable.

JFC offers an open architecture. Third-party JavaBeans components can be used to enhance applications written using JFC.

Truly cross-platform.

Fully customizable.