{"product_id":"javafx-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781118385340","title":"JavaFX For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118385340","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eJavaFX For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDoug Lowe (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118385340, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 October 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e432 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 18.3 x 2.8 cm, 0.567 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnleash the power of JavaFX for a wide range of devices\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJavaFX For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eJavaFX For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has been written especially for newbies and it also serves as a great reference resource for more experienced Java developers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps developers quickly learn to take advantage of JavaFX's lightweight, high-performance platform\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights essential JavaFX features for simple coding that can be rolled out across multiple devices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstructs readers on methods for creating compelling, visually appealing applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes recommendations and resources for honing your JavaFX skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eJavaFX For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll be on your way to easier, more efficient coding for a variety of connected devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Getting Started with JavaFX 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: JavaFX Controls 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Enhancing Your Scenic Design 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Making Your Programs Come Alive 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with JavaFX 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Hello, JavaFX! 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Looking Closer at JavaFX Programming 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Handling Events 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Setting the Stage and Scene Layout 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Using Layout Panes to Arrange Your Scenes 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Getting Input from the User 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: JavaFX Controls 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Introducing the JavaFX Node Hierarchy 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Choosing from a List 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Working with Tables 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Making Menus 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Enhancing Your Scenic Design 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: More about Layout Panes for Precise Scene Design 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Skinning Your Application with CSS 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Drawing Shapes 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Adding Special Effects 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Making Your Programs Come Alive 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Using Properties to Create Dynamic Scenes 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Using Images and Media 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Animating Your Scenes 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Targeting Touch Devices 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 375\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten More JavaFX Controls 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Steps to Building a 3D World 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 407\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Computer programming \/ software development [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Computer programming \/ software development\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Computer%20programming%20\/%20software%20development%20%5BUM%5D%22\"\u003eUM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52472130634008,"sku":"9781118385340","price":17.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118385340.jpg?v=1785718481","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/javafx-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781118385340","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}