Say the Words: Modern Java with JavaFX for Rich Client UIs

Track: Java Platform

Abstract

Wordle is a popular online game where you have up to six tries to guess a hidden five-letter word. By combining the power of the JavaFX UI toolkit with the latest Java Development Kit features, we show how to implement a version of Wordle for desktop and mobile devices (iOS and Android). Learn how to create the main UI layout with Scene Builder and use specialized UI controls with pseudo-classes for CSS styling. Understand JavaFX property binding to control UI state and use JavaFX animation for cool looking effects. We'll also use modern Java including lambdas, streams, method references, records, and enhanced switch expressions.

Paul Anderson

Paul L. Anderson is a Java Champion, Oracle Ace Member, and a past member of the NetBeans Dream Team. He is the Director of Training and co-founder of the Anderson Software Group, a leading provider of training courses in Java, JavaFX, Python, Go, Modern C++, and Docker and Kubernetes. He is also the co-author of nine textbooks on software programming, including the “The Definitive Guide to Modern Java Clients with JavaFX 17”, Second Edition. Paul has conducted Technical Sessions and Hands-on Labs at Oracle Code One and JavaOne conferences in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Paul has also presented sessions at Devoxx, Devnexus, and previous JChampions Conferences. For more information about Paul, visit asgteach.com, the Anderson Software Group on Facebook, and @paul_asgteach on Twitter.

Gail Anderson

Gail Anderson, Research Director, Anderson Software Group, Inc. Gail C. Anderson is a Java Champion, Oracle Ace Member, and a past member of the NetBeans Dream Team. She is the Director of Research and founding member of the Anderson Software Group, a leading provider of training courses in Java, JavaFX, Python, Go, Modern C++, and Docker and Kubernetes. Gail enjoys researching and writing about leading-edge Java technologies. She is the co-author of nine textbooks on software programming, including “The Definitive Guide to Modern Java Clients with JavaFX 17”, Second Edition. She also contributed to the book “97 Things Every Java Programmer Should Know!”. Gail has conducted Technical Sessions and Hands-on Labs at Oracle Code One and JavaOne conferences in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Gail has also presented sessions at Devoxx, Devnexus, and previous JChampions Conferences. For more information about Gail, visit asgteach.com, the Anderson Software Group on Facebook, and @gail_asgteach on Twitter.