30.Jul.2008 JavaFX – presented at javawug

The javawug event presented this time by founder member Peter Pilgrim introduced JavaFX.

It appears this is Sun’s attempt to reclaim the desktop. They were the originators with their java applet which they introduced back in 95. This allowed content to be served from the kjnternet and be processed on the desktop. It never took off past proof of concept as the Internet at the time was not mature enough (I remember it being a hefty download for dialup connections). Sun stepped back and focussed on their server side implementation. This allowed what eventually became Adobe’s Flash to seize the initiative, streamline the download and perfect the execution of client side experiences.

Fast forward to present day and Sun is back in town with JavaFX looking to reclaim it’s crown.

The key point made was that JavaFX is not for Java devs, it is geared more towards designers working alongside developers