Which is better for your next Java GUI project: Java Swing vs. JavaFX? This tip explores their history and capabilities to help you choose the right one.

Jeff Friesen continues his comprehensive introduction to the JavaFX APIs, based on JavaFX Preview SDK, with a look at how JavaFX handles media, GUI construction, and effects. You’ll also try your hand ...

JavaFX has undergone a remarkable transformation since its initial introduction, evolving from an experimental UI scripting framework to a mature, feature-packed platform for developing user ...

The refactoring of Swing JPad is well underway, with basic features such as the content pane, menu system, and event handling successfully migrated to JavaFX 2. Now find out how more advanced features ...

One of the questions lingering in the aftermath of Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems is, what happens now to the open source NetBeans integrated development environment (IDE)? Oracle's release ...

JavaFX was something of a darling of JavaOne this week. Oracle not only came through on its promised update of the Java user interface (UI) platform, it delivered additional features, such as a new ...