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Quick Start Guide to JavaFX

Name: Quick Start Guide to JavaFX
Author: J. F. DiMarzio
ISBN: 9780071808972

by J. F. DiMarzio

April 2014

Beginner

264 pages

5h 19m

English

McGraw Hill Computing

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Cover
About the Author
About the Technical Editor
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Contents
Introduction
Why This Book?
Chapter 1: Introduction to JavaFX
What Is JavaFX?What Is Needed for JavaFX Development?Required Skills and KnowledgeRequired SoftwareRequired HardwareDownloading and Installing the Required SoftwareNetBeansTry This: Configure Your NetBeansChapter 1 Self Test
Chapter 2: Setting the Scene
Creating a New JavaFX ProjectThe (Not-so) Empty JavaFX ProjectExamining the Project FilesExploring the Project in NetBeansWorking with the JavaFXForBeginners.java FileThe CommentsThe package StatementYour First StageThe Application Entry PointThe Sample.fxml FileCompiling Your JavaFX ApplicationChapter 2 Self Test
Chapter 3: Hello World
What Is MVC?Using JavaFX Scene BuilderWorking with ContainersWorking with ControlsCreating Your Own Hello World ApplicationUsing JavaFX BindingAn Introduction to Methods and PropertiesJava MethodsJavaFX PropertiesBuilding Your Property and Method(s)Binding to the helloMessage PropertyChapter 3 Self Test

Chapter 4: Using JavaFX Layouts
The HBoxThe VBoxNested LayoutsTry This: Using Other LayoutsChapter 4 Self Test
Chapter 5: Creating Shapes
JavaFX Scene GraphDrawing ShapesBefore You BeginLinesRectanglesPolygonsArcsCircles and EllipsesTry This: Create Multiple ShapesChapter 5 Self Test
Chapter 6: Using Colors and Gradients
Using ColorPredefined ColorsMixing ColorsColor.rgbColor.hsbColor.webThe alpha AttributeUsing GradientsLinearGradientsRadialGradientsTry This: Create a Custom GradientChapter 6 Self Test
Chapter 7: Using Images
The ImageView NodeThe Image ClassTry This: Working with Different Image TypesThe CanvasChapter 7 Self Test
Chapter 8: Applying Effects and Transformations
EffectsBloomColorAdjustGaussianBlurGlowDropShadowLightingDistantPointLightSpotSepiaToneTransformationsXY TransformationsRotationPerspectiveTransformTry This: Combining Multiple EffectsChapter 8 Self Test
Chapter 9: Basic Animation
TimelinesAnimating Along a PathTry This: Create a Path AnimationChapter 9 Self Test
Chapter 10: Using Events
What Are Events?Mouse EventsKey EventsChapter 10 Self Test
Chapter 11: Custom Nodes and Subclassing
Subclassing NodeCreating a RoundButtonTry This: Create Your Own ShapesChapter 11 Self Test
Chapter 12: Working with WebView
Rendering HTMLCommunicating Between JavaScript and JavaFXChapter 12 Self Test
Chapter 13: Style Your JavaFX with CSS
Adding a Style Sheet to Your PackagesCreating a StyleUsing Your StylesCreating Independent Style ClassesTry This: Experimenting with StylesChapter 13 Self Test
Chapter 14: Embedded Media
Playing VideoCreating a Play/Pause ButtonCreating a Progress IndicatorChapter 14 Self Test
Appendix A: Packaging and Deploying JavaFX
JavaFX Packager ToolSelf-Contained Application PackagesWeb Start
Appendix B: The Swing of Things
JavaFX Swing CompatibilityPutting JavaFX in Swing Apps
Appendix C: Answers to Self Tests
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14
Index

Overview

Get started with JavaFX

Develop and deploy interactive client applications in no time with help from this practical tutorial from Oracle Press. With a focus on working in NetBeans IDE, Quick Start Guide to JavaFX explains how to use JavaFX layouts, draw shapes, use coloring and gradient tools, load images, apply effects and transformations, include animation, and embed media. You'll also get details on using JavaFX events, subclassing existing nodes, creating custom nodes, working with WebView, and styling your applications with CSS. Designed for easy learning, the book features:

Key Skills & Concepts -- Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
Ask the Expert -- Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
Try This -- Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
Notes -- Extra information related to the topic being covered
Tips -- Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
Cautions -- Errors and pitfalls to avoid
Annotated Syntax -- Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated
Self-tests -- Chapter-ending quizzes to reinforce your skills

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