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JavaFX Rich Client Programming on the NetBeans Platform

Name: JavaFX Rich Client Programming on the NetBeans Platform
ISBN: 9780133430066

by Paul Anderson, Gail Anderson

September 2014

Intermediate to advanced

928 pages

27h 2m

English

Addison-Wesley Professional

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Our ApproachAbout the ExamplesNotational ConventionsAcknowledgments
About the Authors
1. A Tour of the NetBeans Platform
What You Will Learn1.1 Background BasicsJavaFX Integration1.2 The NetBeans Platform: The Big PictureModule System APILookup APIWindow System APIFile System APINodes and Explorer ViewsBut Wait . . . There’s More1.3 FamilyTreeApp Reference ApplicationFamilyTreeApp and JavaFXJavaFX 3D Integration Possibilities1.4 Documentation1.5 How to Get Java and the NetBeans Platform Software1.6 Example Software Bundle1.7 Key Point Summary
2. Background Basics
What You Will Learn2.1 JavaBeans and PropertiesCreating a Java ApplicationBound PropertiesCoarse-Grained Notification for JavaBean Objects2.2 Lambda ExpressionsLambda Expressions with Functional InterfacesFunctional Data Structures2.3 Swing BasicsCreating a GUI-Form ProjectSwing Form DesignerProgram StructureSingle-Threaded ModelJava Logging FacilityUsing Swing ComponentsEvent Handlers and Loose Coupling2.4 Improving the User Experience2.5 Concurrency and Thread SafetyThread-Safe ObjectsAdding Listeners and Thread SafetyConcurrency in Swing2.6 Swing Background TasksIntroducing SwingWorkerMonitoring SwingWorker Status2.7 Key Point SummaryWhat’s Next?
3. Introduction to JavaFX
What You Will Learn3.1 What Is JavaFX?A Bit of HistoryThe Scene Graph MetaphorSingle-Threaded Model3.2 Building JavaFX ProgramsCreating a JavaFX ApplicationJava APIsCreating a JavaFX FXML ApplicationCSS FilesAnimation3.3 JavaFX PropertiesWhat Is a JavaFX Property?Using Listeners with Observable PropertiesRead-Only PropertiesBinding3.4 Putting It All Together3.5 Key Point SummaryWhat’s Next?

4. Working with JavaFX
What You Will Learn4.1 Creating JavaFX PropertiesJavaFX Properties with Lazy EvaluationObject PropertiesImmutable PropertiesComputed PropertiesMethods equals() and hashCode()4.2 Using JavaFX Properties in a JavaFX ApplicationCreating a JavaFX FXML Application4.3 Observable Collections4.4 JavaFX ApplicationsProgram StructureScene Builder and FXMLJavaFX ControlsJavaFX Controller Class4.5 Concurrency and Thread SafetyConcurrency in JavaFXObservable Properties and Thread Safety4.6 JavaFX Background TasksWorker and TaskProgressIndicator4.7 Monitoring Background TasksUsing Method updateValue()Updating a Read-Only JavaFX PropertyUpdating the JavaFX Scene Graph from a Background Task4.8 Key Point Summary
5. A Taste of Modularity
What You Will Learn5.1 Modular ArchitectureModulesNetBeans Runtime Container5.2 Creating a NetBeans Platform ApplicationNetBeans Platform Project5.3 Creating ModulesCreating a NetBeans ModuleCreating Additional Modules5.4 Configuring a Module with Public Packages5.5 Registering a Service ProviderGlobal Lookup5.6 Configuring a Window for SelectionPorting Swing UI Code to a TopComponentLookup APIConfiguring the TopComponent5.7 Configuring a Window with Form EditingSet Module DependencyCreate a WindowConfigure PersonEditorTopComponent UIAdd Code to PersonEditorTopComponentConfigure TopComponent Life Cycle MethodsAnother Look at Lookup5.8 Module Life Cycle AnnotationsUsing @OnStartUsing @OnStop5.9 What We Know So Far5.10 Key Point SummaryWhat’s Next?
6. JavaFX Integration
What You Will Learn6.1 JavaFX and the NetBeans PlatformJava 8 and JavaFX 8 EnhancementsCreate a NetBeans Platform ApplicationCreate a NetBeans ModuleAdd a Window to the ModuleAdd JavaFX Content to the TopComponentThe Magic of JFXPanelSwingNode6.2 Communication StrategiesAccessing the JavaFX Controller Instance6.3 Integrating with the NetBeans PlatformCreate a NetBeans Platform ApplicationCreate NetBeans Platform ModulesConfigure a Module with Public PackagesRegister a Service ProviderConfigure a Window with JavaFX for SelectionConfigure a Window with JavaFX for Form Editing6.4 Key Point Summary
7. Nodes and Explorer Views
What You Will Learn7.1 The NetBeans Model View Controller7.2 NodesNodeListener and PropertyChangeListenerBuilding a Node HierarchyDisplaying the Node HierarchyA Multi-Level Node HierarchyUsing BeanNodeCreating Your Own Property SheetUsing FilterNode7.3 Explorer ViewsQuick SearchBeanTreeViewOutlineViewMaster-Detail ViewPropertySheetView7.4 Creating a Selection History FeatureModify PersonNode PropertySheetModify OutlineView in GenderTopComponentAdd Features to Your Application7.5 Key Point Summary
8. NetBeans Platform Window System
What You Will Learn8.1 Window Framework OverviewWindow LayoutWindow ModesTopComponentsWindow OperationsLimiting the Window System’s BehaviorWindow SwitchingWindow Tab CustomizationWindow Manager8.2 TopComponent BasicsTopComponent Java CodeWindow Header Animated Notifications8.3 TopComponent PersistenceWindows2Local Folder8.4 TopComponent Client Properties8.5 Creating Non-Singleton TopComponentsOpening Windows from User Code8.6 Window System Life Cycle ManagementUsing the Window ManagerUsing @OnShowing8.7 TopComponent Modes8.8 Window GroupsWindow Group Example8.9 Window LayoutCreating TopComponentsA View-Only Window Layout8.10 Window Layout RolesRoleExample Application and Role-Based TopComponentsCredential Checking and Role AssignmentsLoginTopComponent8.11 Key Point Summary
9. Action Framework
What You Will Learn9.1 Type of ActionsAlways-Enabled Actions9.2 Actions and LookupCallback ActionsContext-Aware Actions9.3 Editing the Node HierarchyGroup Window Node ActionsReorder and Index.SupportImplementing Drag and DropImplementing Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete9.4 Inter-Window Drag and DropTrash Window Node ActionsImplementing Drag and Drop Delete9.5 Key Point Summary
10. Building a CRUD Application
What You Will Learn10.1 Create-Read-Update-Delete ApplicationDefining CapabilitiesImplementing ReadImplementing DeleteImplementing CreateImplementing Update10.2 Using CRUD with a DatabaseCreate Wrapped LibrariesJavaDB Server and DatabaseImplement FamilyTreeManager10.3 Concurrency in the FamilyTreeApp ApplicationConcurrency with ReadConcurrency with Delete and CreateConcurrency with Update10.4 Key Point Summary
11. Dialogs
What You Will Learn11.1 Dialog Overview11.2 Standard DialogsNotifyDescriptor.MessageNotifyDescriptor.ConfirmationNotifyDescriptor.InputLine11.3 Customizing Standard Dialogs11.4 Custom DialogsError Handling11.5 Custom Login Dialog11.6 Putting It All TogetherRoleExample Application11.7 Key Point Summary
12. Wizards
What You Will Learn12.1 Wizard Overview12.2 The Wizard WizardA Bare-Bones WizardRegistering a Wizard’s Action12.3 Wizard Input12.4 Wizard ValidationCoordinating Input with Other Panel WizardsVisual Panel Updates12.5 Simple Validation APIPrepare to Use the Validation LibraryUsing the Simple Validation API LibraryUsing a Custom Validator12.6 Finishing Early Option12.7 Asynchronous Validation12.8 Dynamic Sequence WizardsBuilding the Dynamic Step WizardThe PizzaWizardIteratorIdentifyCustomer PanelBuildPizza PanelCreate the OrderPizzaAction12.9 Wizard Instantiating IteratorsWizardDescriptor.InstantiatingIteratorWizardDescriptor.AsynchronousInstantiatingIteratorWizardDescriptor.ProgressInstantiatingIteratorWizardDescriptor.BackgroundInstantiatingIterator12.10 Key Point Summary
13. File System
What You Will Learn13.1 File System API13.2 The File System API OverviewExploring the FileSystem APIThe Output WindowCreate a FolderGet or Create a File in a FolderWrite to and Read from FilesRename and Delete FilesFile System API Useful Methods13.3 Monitoring File ChangesFileObject AttributesFavorites WindowImplementing the FileChangeListener13.4 Including a File with Your ApplicationCreate Module AppConfigFileInstall a File in a ModuleUsing the InstalledFileLocator ServiceInstalling an NBM in NetBeans IDE13.5 The Layer File and System FileSystemLayer Files and ConfigurationExploring the System FileSystemUsing the Layer File for Inter-Module Communication13.6 Key Point Summary
14. Data System
What You Will Learn14.1 Data System API OverviewFileObject, DataObject, and NodeFileObject MIME Type and LookupDataObject Factory and DataObject LookupAccessing FileObjects from DataObjectsDataObjects and NodesUsing DataNode and Lookup14.2 Creating a New File TypeCreate a NetBeans Platform Application and ModuleAdd the Favorites and Templates ModulesCreate a New File TypeCreate and Edit a New FTR FileProvide Child Nodes Based on Content14.3 Working with MultiView WindowsUsing the Visual LibraryUsing JavaFX14.4 Creating an XML-Based File TypeCreate a NetBeans Platform Application and ModuleAdd the Favorites and Templates ModulesCreate a New XML File TypeAdd the XML Text EditorAdd JavaFX Content14.5 Key Point Summary
15. JavaFX Charts
What You Will Learn15.1 JavaFX Charts and the NetBeans PlatformApplication OverviewWorking with AbstractTableModelWorking with Swing JTableIntegrating JavaFX Charts15.2 Introducing JavaFX ChartsJavaFX Chart Overview15.3 Data Visualization with JavaFX ChartsLine ChartScatter ChartBar ChartArea ChartStacked Area ChartStacked Bar ChartBubble ChartPie Chart15.4 Adding Behaviors to JavaFX ChartsAccessing JavaFX Chart NodesAdding PieChart Features15.5 Saving ChartsChartSaveCapabilityChartSaveActionFileChooserBuilderBufferedImageImplementing the ChartSaveCapability15.6 Key Point Summary
16. Using Web Services
What You Will Learn16.1 RESTful Web Services and the NetBeans Platform16.2 Creating RESTful Web ServicesCreate DatabaseCreate RESTful Web Service ApplicationRESTful Services from DatabaseEntity Classes and JavaFX PropertiesTest the Web Services16.3 A Java Application Web Service ClientCreate Java ApplicationAdd RESTful Java ClientAdd JAR Files to ProjectAdd Client Code to Main Program16.4 RESTful Web Services in a NetBeans Platform ApplicationCreate a NetBeans Platform Application and ModuleGenerate RESTful Web Service ClientsApplication OverviewUsing JavaFX ServicesImplementing a RESTful Client Service ProviderJavaFX TableViewJavaFX Chart Module16.5 Key Point Summary
17. Branding, Distribution, and Internationalization
What You Will Learn17.1 What Is Branding?Using the Branding MenuCustomizing the Application TitleCustomizing the Splash Screen17.2 Application UpdatesEnable Updates of Your ApplicationCreate an Update CenterDynamically Uninstall a Module (Plugin)Adding Modules to an ApplicationInstall a Plugin17.3 Application DistributionCreate an InstallerInstalling the ApplicationCustomizing the Installer Images17.4 Application InternationalizationInternationalization and JavaInternationalization and the NetBeans PlatformNumber FormattingEditing Properties FilesInternationalization and JavaFXTesting Target LocalesNetBeans Platform Application InternationalizationCustomizing Resource Bundles17.5 Key Point Summary
Index

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9. Action Framework

Actions perform work within an application and users initiate this work by selecting menu items, clicking toolbar buttons, or issuing keyboard shortcuts. The NetBeans Platform has an Action framework that provides a configurable UI for action initiation. This framework also provides ways to dynamically enable and disable actions and customize behavior based on selection context. In this chapter we’ll show you how to hook into the NetBeans Platform Action framework, create your own actions, and reuse some of the standard actions provided by the platform. We’ll also introduce context-sensitive actions and capabilities in our continuing effort to create loosely-coupled, modular applications.

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JavaFX Rich Client Programming on the NetBeans Platform

by Paul Anderson, Gail Anderson