JavaFX For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) - Softcover

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Doug Lowe has been writing computer programming books since the guys who invented Java were in high school. Lowe has written books on a wide variety of topics and is the bestselling author of more than 30 For Dummies books, including all editions of Java All-In-One For Dummies.

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Learn to:

• Install the JavaFX development tools, including the JavaFX SDK, the Java SE JDK, and NetBeans
• Develop desktop, mobile, and browser apps
• Use HTML5 and CSS3 with JavaFX

The fast and easy way to unleash the power of JavaFX

No experience with JavaFX? No problem! This hands-on guide highlights the most important features of this powerful graphics platform, giving you the tools to understand it quickly and easily. You&;ll find out how to work with JavaFX controls, enhance your scenic design, and create more efficient coding for a variety of connected devices.

• Hello, JavaFX! &; peruse the possibilities of JavaFX, take a look at a simple JavaFX program, download and install JavaFX, and get familiar with the Click Me program
• All the world&;s a stage &; find out how to set the stage and scene layout, use layout panes to arrange your scenes, create a dialog box and close button, and get input from the user
• Take the reigns &; get familiar with the JavaFX node hierarchy, choose from a list, work with tables, and make menus
• Growing panes &; discover more about layout panes for precise scene design and start drawing shapes and adding special effects like a JavaFX pro
• Do it dynamically &; use properties, images, and media to create dynamic scenes, and get the know-how to animate your scenes and target touch devices

Open the book and find:

• How to import JavaFX packages
• Tips on implementing the event handler interface
• Ways to draw transparently and use a gradient fill
• Instruction on adding shadows and creating reflections
• How to work with audio and video files
• The lowdown on gestures and touch events
• Links to a handy cheatsheet and cool extras