2009 (Page 2)
JFXtras Test and FEST Unite!
I put together the JFXtras Test 0.5 Release today. This release includes full support for JavaFX 1.2, new comparison expectations (thanks to Peter Pilgrim!), and asynchronous testing support.
JavaFX Mobile Ready for Primetime!
I was the very first person to buy an HTC Diamond at JavaOne. (Jacob Lehrbaum probably thought he was about to be mugged as I stalked him into the Java Store.) It worked out great for my presentations, but I had to tip-toe around some issues that showed up only on applications deployed to the phone.
2009 JavaOne Rock Stars Announced!
Sun finally announced the Rock Stars for JavaOne 2009. http://java.sun.com/javaone/2009/rockstars.jsp
JFXtras Community Site Launched!
Nabaztag Visits the Oakland Java SIG
I had the pleasure of presenting on WidgetFX and JFXtras last night for the Oakland Java SIG. It was a small, but very engaged audience, and Chris Richardson was a great host!
Learn WidgetFX with Passion!
Sang Shin has included WidgetFX as part of his 15 week JavaFX Programming Course that is currently underway. This is a free online course that you can take at your own pace based on his excellent training materials.
Speaking at the Oakland Java SIG
I will be presenting at the Oakland Java SIG on July 15th. The topic is "Supercharging Your JavaFX Programs with WidgetFX and JFXtras," and will include some brand new content based on the WidgetFX 1.2 and JFXtras 0.5 releases.
WidgetFX 1.2 Release Announcement
Running Liferay on Shared Hosting
This is a little off my usual set of topics, but something that hopefully others will find valuable, since there is such little information about this on the net.
JFXtras 0.5 Release Announcement
I am pleased to announce the 0.5 release of JFXtras. This release updates the project with JavaFX 1.2 support, plus includes a major overhaul of the Shapes, Borders, and Layouts.
WidgetFX 1.2 Beta Announcement
Update: I have added in some references to WidgetFX 1.2 tutorials below.
The WidgetFX+++ JavaOne Recap
I had the unique opportunity to present 3 different sessions, plus assist with a University Session at JavaOne this year, and had a blast doing all of it.
JavaFX 1.2 Refcard Released
JavaFX 1.2 officially hit the shelves today, and I have my own announcement to follow it up.
JavaFX 1.2 Top 10 and Migration Guide
Note 1: I am following Jim Weaver's lead, since he discovered JavaFX 1.2 is downloadable from javafx.com. Enjoy the new release!
WidgetFX Session Sold Out!
5/2 Update: Seats now available... Sign-up now!
JFXtras Core 0.4 Release - Borders, Scrolling, Constraints, JSON Handler, and More!
I am pleased to announce the 0.4 release of the JFXtras project. This is a pretty significant release for the project, which includes quite a bit of new functionality, as well as a new project subdivision.
Speaking at JavaOne
I just got word back yesterday that the WidgetFX session for JavaOne was approved! Josh Marinacci and I will be hosting the definitive session on desktop widgets for all you JavaFX fans.
WidgetFX Server Migration
We migrated the WidgetFX instance to a new server that has a number of benefits: Higher level of uptime via hotswap deployments Newer, more reliable server Support for a content management system for Widget distribution (coming soon) Depending upon how fast the DNS changes propagated, you may have noticed some downtime if you launched the dock in the past 24 hours while we worked out some of the kinks on the new server.
Behind the Scenes - The Making of Pro JavaFX™ Platform
Welcome to the exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into the making of the Pro JavaFX™ Platform book.
WidgetFX 1.1 Release
I have been busy cranking on the Pro JavaFX book, but thanks to Keith Combs, we have a 1.1 release of WidgetFX. Some of the new features include: Improved performance and reduces CPU usage Compatibility with the JavaFX 1.1 release (No promise the version numbers will stay in sync into the future.) New, more permissive, open source license (We are now licensed under the new BSD license, which is very commercial friendly.) The WidgetFX dock will auto-update itself the next time you launch it. Both the dock launch link and the new SDK can be found on the main web site: http://widgetfx.org