JavaFX Reviews
- What's new with JavaFX?
Dr. Dobb's - 03/02/09
Eric Bruno examined JavaFX for Dr. Dobb's CodeTalk, providing a bit of background on the rich client platform as well as outlining what comprises the development environment. Overall, Eric is quite optimistic about the future of JavaFX. "It's an exciting time to be a Java developer, as it gets easier to build media-rich applications that run on desktops, mobile devices, and (in the future) TV," he states.
- Sun targets Flash, brings JavaFX to mobile devices
Ars Technica - 02/16/09
Ryan Paul took a look at version 1.1 of the JavaFX SDK, which includes a mobile emulator and support for building mobile applications and stated, "The move could help Java retain its relevance on handhelds as rival Adobe works to boost the popularity of Flash and AIR for mobile development."
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- Test Center review: Java fights Flash
InfoWorld - 02/09/09
InfoWorld's Peter Wayner reviewed JavaFX 1.0, giving it an "Excellent" overall 8.7 out of 10 rating, and calling it "a crisp, simple way to leverage existing Java code, Java 2D, and Java Web Start technology for more Web-savvy interfaces." He concludes, "[JavaFX] has enough meat on the bones to earn some real fans and win a solid niche wherever there's Java code that needs a prettier face and better distribution method. It gives Java another chance to gain some ground on the desktop."
- Sun Muscles into RIA Space with JavaFX
eWEEK - 01/23/09
eWEEK's Jim Rapoza took a look at JavaFX 1.0, and noted, "the JavaFX platform shows promise of being a very important player in the burgeoning RIA category, and it compares very well with the 1.0 releases of Adobe's and Microsoft's RIA platforms." Overall he concluded, "Given the potential of the platform, it is worth evaluating for developers interested in additional ways to build and deploy RIAs, especially in areas where the more robust capabilities of Java itself will pay off."
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