Articles Index

The JavaFX Scene Graph

A look at the JavaFX Scene Graph

The String Class

The String class lets you create and manipulate Strings.

The String Literal

String Literals are used for representing string values in Java code.

Manipulating Strings

The string class provides a few methods for manipulating Strings.

Converting Strings to Numbers and Vice Versa

How to convert Strings to numbers and back again.

Comparing Strings

There are several ways to compare two Strings.

Primitive Data Types

The Java language provides eight primitive data types that define simple values a program can use.

Using Inheritance

Discover how a class can inherit the state and behaviors of another class.

How to Prevent Inheritance

Some classes are designed not to be extended by other classes. Find out how to prevent a class being inherited by another.

Static Fields

Fields can be shared across all objects of the same type through the use of the static modifier.

Code Points

Try and discover which characters are represented by the Unicode code points.

What Is a Package?

Bring a sense of order to your classes through the use of packages.

What Is JavaFX?

Find out what JavaFX is and what it can be used to create.

An Overview of Layout Managers

There are a number of layout managers designed to make it easy to control where the components of a graphical user interface are positioned.

Using the GridBagLayout

An overview of the GridBagLayout layout manager.

Using the BoxLayout

An overview of the BoxLayout layout manager.

Using the CardLayout

An overview of how to use the CardLayout layout manager.

Working with the GridLayout

A look at how to use the GridLayout layout manager.

Using the FlowLayout

A look at the most common properties of the FlowLayout layout manager.

Using the BorderLayout

An overview of the BorderLayout layout manager.

Java and the Mac OS X

Things are a little different for Java developers on Mac OS X. Find out how Java fits in with Apple computers.

Indeterminate Loops

Use an indeterminate loop when you're not use how many times you want a code block to loop. In Java these loops are the do..while loop and while loop.

Determinate Loops

If you want to loop over a few lines of code a certain number of times then use the determinate for loop.

Countries and Their Capitals

Can you get a user to pick a country from a list and then tell them what the capital city of the country they picked is?

Using the Switch Statement for Multiple Choices

Use the switch statement when you want your program to chose between a number of alternative options.