Gail Anderson & Paul Anderson 
JavaFX Rich Client Programming on the NetBeans Platform [PDF ebook] 

Java FX is a state-of-the-art graphics toolkit that is now built into Java and can be easily integrated with the Net Beans Platform. With Java FX, you can create advanced user interfaces, manipulate media, generate graphical effects and animations, and much more. The Net Beans Platform provides a framework for building robust, modular applications with long life expectancies. Together, Java FX and the Net Beans Platform provide the basis for creating visually appealing, industrial-strength applications. Focusing on Java FX as the front end for rich client applications, this guide’s examples cover Java FX 8 with the Net Beans Platform, Net Beans IDE, and Java 8. Gail and Paul Anderson fully explain Java FX and its relationship with the Net Beans Platform architecture, and systematically show Java developers how to use them together effectively. Each concept and technique is supported by clearly written code examples, proven through extensive classroom teaching. Coverage includes Background basics with Java, Java FX, and UI events Building loosely coupled applications Net Beans Platform Modules and Lookup Net Beans Platform Nodes, Explorer Views, and Actions Building CRUD-based applications Integrating Java FX with a Swing-based framework Using Java FX Charts with the Net Beans Platform Using the Net Beans Platform File System and Data System Keeping the UI responsive