JavaFX in Action is a hands-on tutorial that introduces and explores JavaFX. The book provides a solid grounding in the JavaFX syntax and related APIs by showing you how to apply the key features of the JavaFX platform.
by Simon Morris
September 9, 2008
hether you're writing a desktop app, spinning up a rich web interface, or pushing code to a mobile phone, graphics programming should be easier, and more fun, than it currently is. New technologies and devices—not to mention higher user expectations—have greatly multiplied the complexity level of interface programming. Enter JavaFX.
JavaFX is a set of Java-based rich user interface technologies that sits atop the existing Java Standard and Micro Editions, making current Java packages readily accessible from the JavaFX environment. At its heart is JavaFX Script, an innovative, compiled, domain-specific language. JavaFX Script boasts a declarative syntax where the code structure mirrors the structure of the interface. Related UI pieces are kept in one efficient bundle, not strewn across multiple locations. A simple coding model reduces code complexity while increasing productivity. The JavaFX-specific libraries for presentation and animation take advantage of JavaFX Script's unique language features.
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Simon Morris has been programming Java since 1996. His experience encompasses web and desktop projects for commercial, academic, and government clients. He blogs on Java and rich UI topics at Java.net. Simon lives and works in the UK.
hether you're writing a desktop app, spinning up a rich web interface, or pushing code to a mobile phone, graphics programming should be easier, and more fun, than it currently is. New technologies and devices—not to mention higher user expectations—have greatly multiplied the complexity level of interface programming. Enter JavaFX.
