JavaFX is a scripting language that provides built-in properties for manipulating objects within a 2D coordinate system. Read this introduction to learn how to build apps that tap the full potential of JavaFX.
by Gail Anderson,
Paul Anderson
July 2, 2009
avaFX is a scripting language that provides built-in properties for manipulating objects within a 2D coordinate system. A competing technology to Microsoft's Silverlight, JavaFX provides the tools to fill and pen stroke colors, and create special effects, shapes, and lines. It also allows you to manipulate images, play videos and sound, and define animations that affect objects over time.
For Essential JavaFX, authors Gail Anderson and Paul Anderson worked directly with the JavaFX team at Sun to produce a complete and authoritative guide for people new to JavaFX. "Chapter 2: A Taste of JavaFX" offers a taste of the language and some of its unique features.
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Gail C. Anderson is a founding member and Director of Research at the Anderson Software Group, Inc. Ms. Anderson is a software specialist and author who has written numerous books on leading-edge Java technologies. Her main focus is researching and developing new course material topics. Gail has also been a featured speaker at JavaOne for the popular Hands-on-Labs.
Paul L. Anderson is a founding member and Director of Training at the Anderson Software Group, Inc. Mr. Anderson has taught Java, C++, C#, Perl, UML, and Linux courses for thousands of developers and specializes in making software engineering fun and understandable. Paul has also been a featured speaker at JavaOne for the popular Hands-on-Labs.
avaFX is a scripting language that provides built-in properties for manipulating objects within a 2D coordinate system. A competing technology to Microsoft's Silverlight, JavaFX provides the tools to fill and pen stroke colors, and create special effects, shapes, and lines. It also allows you to manipulate images, play videos and sound, and define animations that affect objects over time.
Gail C. Anderson is a founding member and Director of Research at the 
Paul L. Anderson is a founding member and Director of Training at the 
