Talk:JavaFX Script

What is JavaFX Script

So, I'm not the only one who hasn't got a clue what JavaFX Script is? EAi 21:11, 8 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I have added a couple of links which might give you a better idea. I think it is going to be a competitor to Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight. --Daniel newton 21:17, 8 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You might be right, no mention of video there though, which is clearly the focus of Sliverlight (and Flash more and more). I have to say after reading a number of articles, its not clear how JavaFX works, its syntax style or anything else. If it really is a renaming of F3, the pages should be merged... EAi 23:21, 8 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I haven't seen any video examples either (but JavaFX can use java classes so it should be possible).
If you want to see some demos go here (https://openjfx.dev.java.net/#demos).
It is definitely a renaming of F3 (same syntax, same author).--Daniel newton 01:57, 9 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

So, since it's a renaming, we should merge, right? ~a (user • talk • contribs) 02:55, 9 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes --Daniel newton 05:02, 9 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I've heard of JavaFX Script in an article (in italian) [1] where it is presented as an alternative to AJAX, MS Silverlight and Abobe Apollo. For the renaming from F3, I cannot reach the server, but if you checked that the syntax is the same, I agree the merging too --- Katanzag 07:30, 9 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

As it is the new name of the former F3, the two articles should be merged. Hervegirod 22:44, 9 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Should JavaFX redirect here?

Sun's announcements are somewhat vague on the matter. Most references suggest that JavaFX is a family of products, of which the scripting languages is merely one component. But the FAQ has this little gem:

Why is the JavaFX Script name so long?
Although the official name of the scripting language is JavaFX 
Script, we expect many programmers to just call it JavaFX as it 
is the core of the JavaFX family.

I expect therefore it is another example of an overloaded term, like 'Java' itself, which is used to refer to a platform and a language (etc.) For now I've changed the redirect for "Javafx" to point to "JavaFX", rather than "JavaFX Script". The JavaFX article provides a prominent link to the scripting article, so inquisitive eyes won't get waylaid.

Comments? JavaKid 09:56, 11 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]