4. Graphical Objects
Graphical objects and their manipulation are where JavaFX excels. This chapter shows you how to define and control graphical objects in JavaFX.
We begin at the top-level Stage and its Scene, followed by the all-important Node class. Nodes share a wealth of properties that let you manipulate graphical objects in a consistent way.
Nodes specialize into different types: there are nodes that are Shapes, nodes for grouping and layout, or developer’s can define their own nodes. Shapes come in all forms: Circle, Polygon, Line, and even Path—a shape that lets you describe your own Shape.
JavaFX graphical objects also include user interface components. We cover these in the next chapter.
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