Sunday, July 1, 2007

JavaFX - Sun's Latest Java Innovation for Rich Web Applications

JavaFX, the latest member of the Java Technology Family.
The Big Picture from Sun Microsystems.


The needs for the Developers to create secure, interactive content, applications and services that runs on a variety of clients made way to the Development of JavaFX.

To simplify and speed up the development and deployment of high-impact content for a wide range of devices, Sun is introducing JavaFX, a new family of products based on Java technology designed to enable consistent user experiences, from desktop to mobile device to set-top box to Blu-ray Disc.

Java Technology-based development of Rich Internet Applications (RIA), Available today are JavaFX releases, JavaFX Script and JavaFX Mobile.


JavaFX Script
A new scripting language, that gives Java Developers the power to quickly create content-rich applications for the widest variety of clients, including mobile devices, set-top boxes, desktops, even Blu-ray discs. Content creators now have a simple way to develop content for any Java Powered consumer device.

JavaFX Mobile
A complete software system for mobile devices available via OEM licenses to carriers, handset manufacturers, and other companies that want to simplify and accelerate the development of a powerful standardized software system that can be leveraged across a wide range of consumer devices.

JavaFX allows content creators to create rich media content without relying on developers, including drag and drop of deskp and mobile content to the desktop, something that is not possible in any other RIA.

JavaFX Script offers a close integration with other Java components (applications and infrastructure) running on server and client platforms, enabling a rich end-to-end experience for developers and users.

JavaFX Script takes advantage of the Java security model so consumers can securely access assets (e.g., pictures, music files, word documents) on their desktop.

JavaFX Benefits

  • Increases developer productivity
  • Offers an intuitive language design
  • Requires less code
  • Enables faster development cycles
  • Zero loss of functionality across devices

Related Links
Does JavaFX spell the END of AJAX?
Getting started with JavaFX

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Download OpenJavaFX

Sources:
JavaFX @ www.sun.com
The Latest Java Innovation by Leslie T. O'Neill

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