What is JavaFX good for?

JavaFX is a perfect environment for developing thick desktop clients: all the control processing is done through the JavaFX APIs, and all the application processing through the Java APIs. Many server APIs, such as Web services, need to be defined to meet front-end needs.

Does JavaFX use MVC?

JavaFX enables you to design with Model-View-Controller (MVC), through the use of FXML and Java. The “Model” consists of application-specific domain objects, the “View” consists of FXML, and the “Controller” is Java code that defines the GUI’s behavior for interacting with the user.

Should I learn swing before JavaFX?

You can learn JavaFX fine without swing. From what I understand the JavaFX libraries do not have that many proper UI components but since JavaFX allows you to use any Swing component it might be useful to know Swing. This will probably be less true and less true as JavaFX matures.

Is Java Swing or JavaFX better?

From a Java developer perspective, both technologies are highly useful in writing pluggable UI components. With its vast UI component library, Swing can provide added advantage to the developer, whereas when it comes to design modern and rich internet application, JavaFX can supersede Swing.

What classes should I use in JavaFX?

In JavaFX, it is entirely possible that you will only be interested in using classes that contain properties (as opposed to implementing properties in your own custom classes), but Example 1 will familiarize you with the new method naming conventions that form the JavaFX property pattern.

How do I start a JavaFX application?

A JavaFX application is started by executing the launch method and the UI construction is performed in the method start with the parameter javafx.stage.Stage. The initialization of an afterburner.fx application is the same, but requires significantly less code (see Listing 3).

Where can I learn more about JavaFX preloaders?

For a detailed discussion of preloaders in general, see the “Preloaders” section of the JavaFX Deployment tutorial at http://docs.oracle.com/javafx/2/deployment/preloaders.htm. The next best practice becomes apparent when you examine the Henley Sales application from a high-level point of view.

What do you need to know to understand JavaFX properties?

Similarly, understanding JavaFX properties also requires learning a few new APIs and naming conventions.