JavaFX SDK 1.0 Released

Develop Rich Internet Applications With the JavaFX Platform

The JavaFX platform gives unparalleled freedom and flexibility to create Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) and content across multiple screens, including mobile phones, desktops, televisions, and other consumer devices.It combines the best capabilities of the Java platform with comprehensive, immersive media functionality into an intuitive and comprehensive, one-stop development environment.

The JavaFX platform empowers content developers by enabling them to focus on creativity instead of coding. It enables developers to create game-changing applications and engaging content with maximum market penetration opportunities.

JavaFX 1.0 marks the first step in Sun's strategy to enable rich immersive media and content across all screens.

Why the JavaFX Platform?

Developers are seeking the most efficient way of creating RIAs across all screens. They need to build high-fidelity GUI's that operate seamlessly on multiple Web browsers, operating systems and devices, without having to port or rewrite their applications for each screen. To meet this goal, developers need to work efficiently with team members such as graphics designers and media authors to exchange audio, video and other rich media assets

The JavaFX 1.0 platform introduces an essential set of tools and technologies that enable developers and designers to collaborate, create, and deploy RIAs to browsers and desktops. In addition, mobile application developers can use the JavaFX 1.0 Mobile Emulator Beta Release to preview development of mobile RIAs using the JavaFX platform.

Key features of the JavaFX 1.0 platform include:

• One-stop shop RIA platform for all screens: Build engaging visual experiences across desktop, browser and mobile with a unified development and deployment model.
  
  
• Broadest market reach: Distribute RIAs easily across billions of devices with the power of Java.
  
  
• Designer-developer workflow: Dramatically shorten your production cycle for design and development.
  
  
• Powerful runtime: Leverage the extreme ubiquity, power, performance and security of the Java runtime.
  
  
• Break free from the browser: Drag-and drop a JavaFX application from the browser to deploy to the desktop.
  
  
• Java technology compatibility: Preserve your investment by enabling the use of any Java library within a JavaFX application.

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