Introducing JavaFX 8 Programming

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Charts, WebView, and Canvas

To conclude this introduction to JavaFX programming, we will look at three more user interface elements. The first is the chart. JavaFX supports several different types of chart classes, including BarChart, LineChart, and PieChart. The second is WebView, which is an extraordinarily powerful node that gives your program access to Web content. The third element is Canvas, which provides a surface upon which output can be directly drawn through the use of a graphics context. All three elements offer capabilities that streamline the use of JavaFX for a wide range of tasks.

Charts

JavaFX contains rich support ...