C H A P T E R 2
Graphics with JavaFX
Have you ever heard someone say, “When two worlds collide”? This expression is used when a person from a different background or culture is put in a situation where they are at odds and must face very hard decisions. When we build a GUI application needing animations, we are often in a collision course between business and gaming worlds.
In the ever-changing world of RIAs, you probably have noticed an increase of animations such as pulsing buttons, transitions, moving backgrounds, and so on. When GUI applications use animations, they can provide visual cues to the user to let them know what to do next. With JavaFX, you will be able to have the best of both worlds.
Figure 2-1 illustrates a simple drawing coming alive.
Figure 2-1. Graphics with JavaFX
In this chapter you will create images, animations, and Look ‘N’ Feels. Fasten your seatbelts; you’ll discover solutions to integrate cool game-like interfaces into our everyday applications.
Note Refer to Chapter 1 if you are new to JavaFX. Among other things, it will help you get an environment created in which you can be productive in using JavaFX.