Why did Oracle create a completely new language? Why didn Oracle just build the features in Java?
The JavaFX platform is architected to support multiple scripting languages, and based on customer demand, can be extended to support ECMA-based languages as well as XML-based visual markup languages. JavaFX Script is designed for web scripters and content authors who like to program in a visual context. It is easy to learn and provides a simple, declarative syntax that will appeal to Web developers. JavaFX brings together graphics, animation, rich text, audio, and video to quickly allow developers to create rich, immersive applications. The Java programming language, on the other hand, is more suited for applications that are heavy in logic and require extensive back-end integration. JavaFX also enables a highly efficient designer-developer workflow. Hence JavaFX extends the power of Java by providing your Java applications with a more powerful and expressive presentation layer.
