JavaFX 2.0: Introduction by Example provides a quick start to
programming the JavaFX 2.0 platform. JavaFX 2.0 provides a rich set of
APIs for use in creating graphically exciting client applications
written solely in Java. You get a large set of customizable components
that can be skinned using CSS techniques that you already know from
doing web development. The platform even includes a web rendering engine
enabling you to mix HTML content into your applications. Hardware
acceleration means that your applications are fast and snappy, taking
full advantage of modern graphics processing support at the hardware
level. JavaFX 2.0 opens the door to business applications that look
good, are fun to use, that take advantage of the medium to present data
of all types--text, audio, video, etc.--in ways that engage the user and
lead to increased productivity.
Getting started with JavaFX 2.0 is surprisingly easy. You already have
the Java skills. Very likely you know enough of CSS to get by. All
that's left is to get a leg up on the API, and that's where JavaFX 2.0:
Introduction by Example can help. In this short book, author Carl Dea
takes you through a series of engaging, fun-to-work examples that bring
you up to speed with the major facets of the platform. Begin with the
fundamentals of installing the software and creating a simple interface.
Move in progressive steps through the process of developing a working
dialog box for an application. Then let the fun begin as you explore
images and animations, audio and video, and finally learn to embed
JavaFX applications in a web page as well as embedding HTML5 content
within an application. At the end of this book you'll have a good grasp
of what JavaFX is all about, and you'll be ready to begin your journey
towards mastery of the platform.
- Entirely example-based
- Focused on practical applications
- Full of working code for you to adapt and extend
