JavaFX – Build Powerful Client Applications

Overview

JavaFX refers to a software platform that is used to create and deliver desktop applications and Rich Internet Applications (RIA). JavaFX was designed with the intention of replacing Swing as the standard GUI library for Java. However, both Swing and JavaFX will continue to be important parts of Java. JavaFX incorporates many powerful 2D and 3D APIs build within. JavaFx supports desktop computers and web browsers on Linux, Microsoft windows and macOS. JavaFx can operate on different cross platform environments and aids a different language known as the FXML.

JavaFX is powerful and incorporates a comparatively user friendly language. It is one of the widely used java libraries in the modern world. It incorporates many modern features which makes it a favourite choice among developers. If you are planning on launching in a programming field, getting to grips with JavaFX will be essential to you. With this JavaFX – Build Powerful Client Applications course, you will be able to work on JavaFX APIs and develop apps with a graphic user interface using JavaFX. You will first be sufficiently introduced to the JavaFX world before moving onto creating your first JavaFX application. Apart from this, you will learn about terms such as JavaFX properties, binding and observable collections. This segment will be followed by the basic elements of the JavaFX UI, and you will also get to learn what a stage is, how to modify its dimensions and styles, and why it serves as the foundation for creating every application. You will be taught on what a scene is and how to create it, and what importance lies in nodes. The third section will focus on components called containers, also known as JavaFX Layout panes. Hbox and Vbox controls will also be featured, as well as FlowPanes and TilePanes. The next section will show you the most important controls available in the JavaFX graphical system, with all the important JavaFX functionalities being presented and explained in the last study section. 

Course Curriculum

1: Introduction to the JavaFX world

2: Creating the first JavaFX application

3: JavaFX Properties

4: Binding

5: Observable Collections

6: Stage Handling

7: Scene and Node

8: Layout Panes

9: Hbox and Vbox

10: FlowPane and TilePane

11: BorderPane and StackPane

12: GridPane

13: AnchorPane and TextFlow

14: Label, Button, HyperLink

15: ToggleButton, CheckBox, RadioButton

16: ChoiceBox, ComboBox, ListView

17: TextField, PasswordField, TextArea

18: Creating UI by Using FXML

19: Styling the UI by using CSS

20: Application development by using MVC

Learning outcomes

• Learn how to work on JavaFX APIs and develop apps with a graphic user interface using JavaFX.
• Learn about terms such as JavaFX properties, binding and observable collections.
• Understand the basic elements of the JavaFX UI, and what a stage is, how to modify its dimensions and styles, and why it serves as the foundation for creating every application.
• Gain an insight into what a scene is and how to create it, and what importance lies in nodes.
• Get an understanding of containers, also known as JavaFX Layout panes. Hbox and Vbox controls will also be covered as well as FlowPanes and TilePanes.
• Understand the most important controls available in the JavaFX graphical system, with all the important JavaFX functionalities.

Access duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Who is this course aimed at?

• IT students
• Job seekers
• It professionals 

Method of assessment

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification and awarding body

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the JavaFX – Build powerful client applications certificate by CPD & iAP. The qualification will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised. 

Other benefits

• Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience
• Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
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• Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
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• Learn at your convenience and leisure
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