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JavaFX For Dummies (For Dummies
Unleash the power of JavaFX for a wide range of devices JavaFX For Dummies gives you access to an innovative software platform that allows you to create and deliver rich Internet applications that can run across a wide variety of connected devices. This accessible book highlights the most important features of this powerful graphics platform, giving you the tools to understand it quickly and easily! No experience with JavaFX? No problem. JavaFX For Dummies has been written especially for newbies and it also serves as a great reference resource for more experienced Java developers.
Author Doug Lowe has been writing programming books for decades, and he brings his experience and passion to this guide, sharing his expert approach to coding using JavaFX. The book shows you how to work with JavaFX controls, how to enhance your scenic design, and also offers advice on how to make a splash with your programs. Then, the author wraps it all up with extra recommendations and resources to guide you as you move forward.
Helps developers quickly learn to take advantage of JavaFX's lightweight, high-performance platform Highlights essential JavaFX features for simple coding that can be rolled out across multiple devices Instructs readers on methods for creating compelling, visually appealing applications Includes recommendations and resources for honing your JavaFX skills With JavaFX For Dummies, you'll be on your way to easier, more efficient coding for a variety of connected devices.
Author Doug Lowe has been writing programming books for decades, and he brings his experience and passion to this guide, sharing his expert approach to coding using JavaFX. The book shows you how to work with JavaFX controls, how to enhance your scenic design, and also offers advice on how to make a splash with your programs. Then, the author wraps it all up with extra recommendations and resources to guide you as you move forward.
Helps developers quickly learn to take advantage of JavaFX's lightweight, high-performance platform Highlights essential JavaFX features for simple coding that can be rolled out across multiple devices Instructs readers on methods for creating compelling, visually appealing applications Includes recommendations and resources for honing your JavaFX skills With JavaFX For Dummies, you'll be on your way to easier, more efficient coding for a variety of connected devices.
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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January 6, 2022
Good introduction book. Wasn't what I wanted but would be good if you're transitioning to JavaFX from another UI. What this lacked for me was the in depths of the core behind JavaFX and advanced features like building custom table editor cells.
May 19, 2018
So, the problem with The Dummies format for graphics APIs is that they tend to be kind of inefficient: You get a lot of material you could get from a reference, with some good simple examples (that tend to go a bit beyond a reference) but not enough to go super in-depth.
It's a mixed bag. And I say this as someone who wrote a book that's almost exactly like this one: OS/2 Warp Programming for Dummies.
This was also sorta a detriment, but not one I could knock the book for. The other problem with this type of book is that they're all very similar because there's only a few logical ways to organize this kind of topic. At points, I felt like saying "get on with it, already!", which is not really like me.
Anyway, the book starts strong and then starts to feel a little perfunctory in places that could've used more elaboration. The last part of the book contains very light intros to more peripheral parts of JavaFX, and sometimes this feels a little weak (media player) but other times I was surprised at how good the grounding was for such a short space (3D models).
There's more editorial gaffes here than I'd hope for. Missing words and (mostly) wrong words but I don't think there was too much that'd throw the reader off. The book does not cover FXML, the textual representation of GUIs.
Overall, though, a worthy effort.
It's a mixed bag. And I say this as someone who wrote a book that's almost exactly like this one: OS/2 Warp Programming for Dummies.
This was also sorta a detriment, but not one I could knock the book for. The other problem with this type of book is that they're all very similar because there's only a few logical ways to organize this kind of topic. At points, I felt like saying "get on with it, already!", which is not really like me.
Anyway, the book starts strong and then starts to feel a little perfunctory in places that could've used more elaboration. The last part of the book contains very light intros to more peripheral parts of JavaFX, and sometimes this feels a little weak (media player) but other times I was surprised at how good the grounding was for such a short space (3D models).
There's more editorial gaffes here than I'd hope for. Missing words and (mostly) wrong words but I don't think there was too much that'd throw the reader off. The book does not cover FXML, the textual representation of GUIs.
Overall, though, a worthy effort.
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