# :: Readme :: Binding 2.5.1 :: The JGoodies Binding synchronizes object properties with Swing components. And it helps you represent the state and behavior of a presentation independently of the GUI components used in the interface. Since version 2.0 the Binding requires Java 5 or later. Binding versions for Java 1.4 are available in the JGoodies Archive. ## Top Questions :: What are the main benefits? :: Can I use the Binding in a commercial product? :: How to get started? :: Where do I get support? :: How to report a problem? ## Distribution Contents
`jgoodies-binding-2.5.1.jar` |  | the library jar
`docs/api` |  | JavaDocs directory
`lib` |  | required libraries
`src/core` |  | Java sources for the library core
`src/extras` |  | Java sources for useful extensions
`src/test` |  | Java sources for unit tests
`LICENSE.txt` |  | the license agreement
`README.html` |  | this readme file
`RELEASE-NOTES.txt` |  | Release Notes
`build.xml` |  | ANT build file
`default.properties` |  | ANT default build properties
## Acknowledgments The Binding project has been financed by customers of the JGoodies Swing Suite. It is only with their money that I can provide, maintain and improve this library at no charge. The Binding has been inspired by the VisualWorks ValueModel hierarchy, the PresentationModel pattern, and the Java Beans standard. ## You can Help If you save time and money using the JGoodies Binding, please help me finance my Java desktop activities by licensing the commercial JGoodies Swing Suite.
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