Java 9: Building Robust Modular Applications

Creating a project

Typically speaking, it is much better if a build can be reproduced without requiring the use of a specific IDE or some other proprietary tool. Fortunately, NetBeans offers the ability to create a Maven-based JavaFX project. Click on File | New Project and select Maven, then JavaFX Application:

Next, perform the following steps:

1. Click on Next.
2. Enter Project Name as ProcessManager.
3. Enter Group ID as com.steeplesoft.
4. Enter Package as com.steeplesoft.processmanager.
5. Select Project Location.
6. Click on Finish.

Consider the following screenshot as an example:

Once the new project has been created, we need to update the Maven ...