Monday, May 4, 2009

JavaFX GUI Overview.

JavaFX GUI Overview:

The JavaFX API enables developers to create UIs that work seamlessly across different devices. The common profile of the JavaFX API includes classes that function on both the desktop and mobile devices. However, you can use additional classes and packages from the desktop profile to take advantage of specific functionality that can enhance desktop applications. 

Common Profile
Desktop Profile

The JavaFX SDK contains the JavaFX Mobile Emulator, a mobile phone simulation. Use the emulator to see how your applications will look on mobile devices. Refer to the SDK Readme file (

/README.html) for more information on the mobile emulator. The following images show how a simple JavaFX application will run on the emulator and in the desktop window.