In Java Swing, the JLabel component is a versatile UI element used for displaying text, images, or both. It acts like a basic display area for a short string or an image icon, or both, but it cannot get focus.
To create a JLabel, you simply initialize it akin to other Swing components. A JLabel can be created without parameters, which serves to be very flexible:
- Without parameters: `JLabel label = new JLabel();` - This creates an empty label, where you can later set text or an icon.
- With text: `JLabel label = new JLabel("Text Example");` - Initializes the label directly with text.
JLabels serve as good components for adding static, non-interactive text and images into your GUI, enhancing both the functionality and the aesthetic of a Swing application.