JavaFX is a rich client platform, integrated with Java Runtime, that you can create and deliver rich internet experiences.
It is the a combination of a scripting language: JavaFX Script, a rich client platform and set of tools for a productive and collaborative developer-designer workflow.
You can refer JavaFX as alternative for Flash & Silverlight.
JavaFX platform currently consists:
- NetBeans IDE 6.5 for JavaFX 1.0 (development environment)
- JavaFX 1.0 Production Suite (a set of tools & Photoshop & Illustrator pluging allowing graphics to be exported to JavaFX applications)
JavaFX can run on millions of devices including desktop, browsers, mobile devices & more as it requires Java Runtime which is ready on many environments.
Requirements: Java Runtime
Website: http://www.javafx.com/
Demo: http://www.javafx.com/samples