JavaFX: Graphics, Animations and Applications

What Will I Learn?

How to install necessary Java software in Windows or Mac or Linux OS
JavaFX basics (stage, scene, graphics etc.)
How to use NetBeans IDE
How to use graphical properties, colors, fonts, styles etc. in JavaFX
How to create JavaFX graphics, e.g. logo, constellation
How to create advanced animations using JavaFX, e.g. bouncing ball, fireworks
How to develop rich desktop applications using JavaFX, e.g. twinkle starfield, UFO, Virtual world


Requirements

Basic knowledge on Java Programming
Be able to understand object-oriented programming
A computer with either Windows or Mac or Linux to install the free software

Description

This course contains several major topics—from basic to intermediate—in JavaFX. Sections are arranged in an order that aids you to quickly learn JavaFX. I have used an incremental approach to teach JavaFX app development as well as animations, assuming no prior knowledge in JavaFX. The course contains necessary coding examples and complete project style programs. There are quizzes and few practice assignments to test your progress. You will develop extensive knowledge on JavaFX and will be able to create Java applications such as Starfield, UFO, Bouncing Balls Animation, Night-Sky Constellation, Fireworks. You will be able to download all the source codes that you will learn in this course.

You will learn:

How to install necessary software and use NetBeans
JavaFX basics (stage, scene, styling, image etc.)
How to develop rich desktop applications using JavaFX 8
How to use graphical properties, colors, fonts, and styles
How to use object-oriented programming in JavaFX
How to create and handle graphics
How to create animations using JavaFX 8


What is JavaFX?

JavaFX is an open source Java-based framework for developing rich client applications. JavaFX is seen as the successor of Swing in the arena of graphical user interface development technology in Java platform. The JavaFX library is available as a public Java application programming interface (API).


Why JavaFX?

JavaFX contains several features that make it a preferred choice for developing rich client applications:

JavaFX is written in Java, which enables you to take advantage of all Java features. You can also use any java editor such as NetBeans, Eclipse etc.
JavaFX supports data binding through its libraries
Integrated Graphics library − JavaFX provides classes for graphics
JavaFX offers to build a user interface (UI): Oracle provides a tool called Scene Builder
JavaFX provides a CSS type styling. By using this, you can improve the design of your application with a simple knowledge of CSS
JavaFX lets you embed web content in the application
JavaFX provides out-of-the-box support for applying animations, which are important for developing gaming applications. You can achieve sophisticated animations by writing a few lines of code


Who is the target audience?

Anyone who wants to build rich java apps and animation
Anyone who wants a professional development in Java platform
Anyone who wants to take his/her Java skills to the next level