minvio
MinVio
Lightweight Java framework for fast, minimal graphical apps and experiments.
- Simple API for drawing and input
- Built‑in window and timed draw loop
- Great for programmatic art, prototypes, and teaching
Quick Start
Add the Maven dependency:
<dependency>
<groupId>io.github.nickd3000</groupId>
<artifactId>minvio</artifactId>
<version>1.21</version>
</dependency>
Minimal example:
import com.physmo.minvio.MinvioApp;
import java.awt.Color;
class SimpleExample extends MinvioApp {
public static void main(String... args) {
MinvioApp app = new SimpleExample();
app.start(200, 200, "Simple Example", 60);
}
@Override
public void draw(double delta) {
cls(new Color(207, 198, 179));
setDrawColor(new Color(17, 52, 69, 215));
drawFilledRect(50, 50, 40, 40);
drawFilledCircle(120, 70, 20);
drawCircle(120, 120, 20);
drawRect(50, 100, 40, 40);
drawText("X:" + getMouseX() + " Y:" + getMouseY(), 10, 190);
}
}
- Repository: https://github.com/nickd3000/minvio
- Examples: https://github.com/nickd3000/minvio-examples
Blog
- Introduction to MinVio: Getting Started with Lightweight Java Graphics — Read the first post →
More posts coming soon.
FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions — Read the FAQ →
What is MinVio?
MinVio handles boilerplate like window creation and frame timing so you can focus on drawing:
- Draw points, lines, rectangles, circles, text, and images
- Clean subclass model: override
draw(delta) - Utility classes and helpers for common visual tasks
If you build interactive sketches, algorithm visualizations, or teaching demos, MinVio keeps things small and fast.