Java Swing is a powerful graphical user interface (GUI) toolkit that allows developers to create desktop applications for various platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. In this tutorial, you'll learn the basics of Swing, including how to create windows, panels, buttons, labels, and other GUI components.

Before you begin, you'll need to have a basic understanding of Java programming. You should be familiar with object-oriented programming concepts and be able to write basic Java code.

Here are some of the topics you'll learn in this tutorial:

1. Introduction to Swing: Learn about the features and advantages of Swing.

2. Swing Components: Learn how to create various Swing components, such as buttons, labels, text fields, check boxes, and radio buttons.

3. Layout Managers: Learn how to use layout managers to arrange components on a GUI.

4. Event Handling: Learn how to handle events, such as button clicks, mouse clicks, and key presses.

5. Menus and Toolbars: Learn how to create menus and toolbars to provide additional functionality in your GUI.

6. Dialogs: Learn how to create dialogs, such as message boxes, input dialogs, and file chooser dialogs.

7. Custom Components: Learn how to create custom components, such as sliders, progress bars, and tables.

By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to create basic Swing applications and have a good foundation to build more complex applications.