InPro JavaFX 2: A Definitive Guide to Rich Clients with Java
Technology, Jim Weaver, Weiqi Gao, Stephen Chin, Dean Iverson, and
Johan Vos show you how you can use the JavaFX platform to create
rich-client Java applications. You'll see how JavaFX provides a
powerful Java-based UI platform capable of handling large-scale
data-driven business applications. Covering the JavaFX API,
development tools, and best practices, this book provides code
examples that explore the exciting new features provided with
JavaFX 2. It contains engaging tutorials that cover virtually every
facet of JavaFX development and reference materials on JavaFX that
augment the JavaFX API documentation. Written in an engaging and
friendly style, Pro JavaFX 2 is an essential guide to JavaFX 2.
What you'll learn How to get started with JavaFX 2, including
downloading the SDK and available tools. How to express user
interfaces with a declarative-style enabled by the JavaFX builder
classes. How to use property binding to keep the UI easily in sync
with the model. How to use the rich set of JavaFX UI controls,
charts, shapes, effects, transformations, and animations to create
stunning, responsive, user interfaces. How to use the powerful
JavaFX layout classes to define the user interface in a
cross-platform fashion. How to leverage the observable collection
classes to observe changes in, and bind to, Java collections. How
to use the JavaFX media classes to play audio and video. How to
interact with external application services to create an enterprise
application with JavaFX. How to use the JavaFX API with alternative
languages such as Scala, Groovy, and Visage. How to uncover the
JavaFX APIs to whatever degree you choose. The tutorials, reference
materials, and pointers to resources are exhaustive. Who this book
is for
Application developers, graphic designers, and IT decision
makers. Not only does this book contain comprehensive technical
information for developers and designers, it builds a compelling
case for choosing JavaFX for web applications and RIAs. Table of
Contents Getting a Jump Start in JavaFX Creating a User Interface
in JavaFX Properties and Bindings Dynamically Laying Out Nodes in
the User Interface Using the JavaFX UI Controls Collections and
Concurrency Creating Charts in JavaFX Using the Media Classes
Accessing Web Services JavaFX Languages and Markup Appendix A:
TheVisage Language In-Depth
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