JavaFX 2.0: Introduction by Example

Approach in This Book

The title of the book says it all: JavaFX 2.0 Introduction by Example. In this book, you will be learning the new JavaFX 2.0 capabilities by following practical recipe examples. These recipes will, in turn, provide you with the knowledge needed to create your own rich client applications. In the same tone with Java's mantra “Write once, run anywhere,” JavaFX also preserves this same sentiment. Because JavaFX 2.0 is written entirely in Java the language, you will feel right at home.

Most of the recipes can be compiled and run under Java 6. However, some recipes will take advantage of Java 7's language enhancements, so Java 7 will be required. While working through this book with JavaFX 2.0 and Java 7, you will realize that ...