Module [M06] - JavaFX Basics

With this module, we are going to apply what we have learned so far about OOP to implement Graphical User Interfaces (GUI). GUIs are a good illustrative application of OOP techniques in general. We will focus on the JavaFX framework which is a re-design of the Swing framework that was previously used to implement GUIs in Java. As you will see, this framework makes implementing GUIs a breeze based on the OOP techniques we studied.

Module Learning Outcomes

In this module, you will develop further your programming skills as follows;

Tracing

Ability to read and trace Java programs leveraging JavaFX Basics.

Implementing

Ability to write Java programs leveraging JavaFX Basics.

Testing

Ability to develop tests for Java programs leveraging JavaFX Basics.

Debugging

Ability to troubleshoot Java programs leveraging JavaFX Basics.

Designing

Ability to design Java programs leveraging JavaFX Basics.

In this module, we are going to supplement the reading assignments with apprenticeship videos that will help you see how you may build, step by step, the kind of programs that you will have to work on as part of your homework assignments.

To work on these exercises, you will need some of the image files provided with the examples source code from the Textbook. Download these at this URL.