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About the Book Emphasizes problem solving and programming techniques through Java syntax · Graphics supplements have changed from Swing to JavaFX, with the exception of JOptionPane. The JavaFX material introduces drawing, layout, event handling, and common UI controls. o The Swing chapters are still available online. · Examples of event-driven programming with the.