Compile and run:
public static void main(String[] args) launch(); javafx 8 download
// Save as TestFX.java import javafx.application.Application; import javafx.scene.Scene; import javafx.scene.control.Label; import javafx.stage.Stage; public class TestFX extends Application public void start(Stage stage) stage.setScene(new Scene(new Label("JavaFX 8 OK"))); stage.show(); Compile and run: public static void main(String[] args)
<dependency> <groupId>org.openjfx</groupId> <artifactId>javafx-controls</artifactId> <version>21</version> </dependency> | Use case | Recommended download | |----------|----------------------| | Maintain old JavaFX 8 project | Azul Zulu 8 with FX | | Learn JavaFX for new project | Java 21 + Gluon JavaFX 21 SDK | | Just testing legacy code | Oracle JDK 8 (requires login) | // Save as TestFX.java import javafx.application.Application
java -version Then compile/run a simple JavaFX app or test with:
Example using Maven (pom.xml snippet):