Posted by ketyung
on May/09/2007
at 8:36 am
An email in my inbox from TheServerSide tells me that the Java language is dying, but the Java platform is still alive and strong. This simply tells me that the Java’s kind of syntax such as strong typing, inheritance, endless lines of coding and those hassle dealing with Object Oriented stuff are simply out of date, which failed to meet the productivity of today’s fast growing need. As a platform, Java is still robust, no doubt there are tons of frameworks and platform were built using Java. But due to the complexity of its syntax and those millions lines of coding to make up a pretty small app but with rich content, it will not remain as a choice for developer. So, the answer by Sun Microsystem to the Java language is JavaFX, its new baby. JavaFX is the scripting variant of Java, which is said to have much simpler syntax that allows much more rapid productivity for developing content and media rich applications to meet today’s requirement! Of course, JavaFX will not lose those advantages that have been well established by Java, such as Write Once, Run Anywhere.
JavaFX basically contains two major components, they are the JavaFX Mobile and the JavaFX scripting. Simply by its name, you’ll know that JavaFX mobile is meant for mobile developers to develope applications for mobile devices, but it is available via OEM license to carriers, handset manufacturers and others seeking a branded relationship with consumers.
The JavaFX script will be the answer to simpler-syntax scripting for developing content and media rich applications (Rich media and highly interactive content) that include set-top boxes, mobile, desktop and enterprise web applications. JavaFX script is claimed to fit any size or complexity of GUI. In rich content web app development, JavaFX will be the strong competitor to AJAX and the Microsoft’s SilverLight. Furthermore, Sun has declared that JavaFX to be opensource. It looks like JavaFX has created lots of buzz over the blogosphere, as it’s successfully secured the 6th position in the top searches of Technorati, as shown in the screen below.
As a long-time Java developer both for the GUI and web applications, I should get myself prepared for next move in Java, i.e picking up JavaFX. Although I’ve trained myself even up to the stage that I can code Java by simply using a Notepad without the need of using any features-rich Java IDE, JavaFX will be my next move in order to meet today’s demand. My learning progress and experimented work will be posted on my other less-active blog, AjaxApp.com.
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May 9th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
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