How do I create my own resizable components that are correctly laid out with the typical layout managers (such as BorderLayout)? Apparently providing a minimumsize() method is not sufficient.

How do I use GridLayout?

How do I use BorderLayout?

How do I use GridBagLayout?

How do I use CardLayout?

How do I modify the behavior or policies of a layout manager, e.g the inset used?

How do I override a layout manager's arrangement of components and place the components manually?