Go with the Flow
For those of you who missed all the buzz on Facebook: I created a Cover Flow component in Java Swing, meaning you can now embed Cover Flow in Java applets and desktop applications. Here’s what it looks like:
As you can tell from this showcase, even though it’s only at version 0.1, the component is in a working state. Moreover, since I am releasing it under the GPL, you can use it for free—or Free—by just grabbing the JAR file. The stuff required for the demo above is in a separate archive.
Finally, if you’re feeling really adventurous, there’s also the source code, which is still undocumented for now, apart from a few quick notes. Other to-dos include hardware acceleration and anti-aliasing.
Update: The trunk version comes with a couple of improvements, including lighting. In addition, the project is now hosted at GitHub.