Computer Science II - Windows

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to handling windows and user interface in JavaFX as taught in the Computer Science II course.

AlertType.INFORMATION

A type of alert window that provides information to the user.

FXMLLoader

A class responsible for loading FXML files that define the structure of a user interface for a JavaFX application.

Modal Window

A window that must be interacted with before the user can return to the application, preventing access to other windows.

Non-blocking Call

A call that allows the user to interact with other parts of the application while a window is open.

Blocking Call

A call that requires the user to interact with the displayed window before they can return to the application.

Stage

A top-level JavaFX container that represents a window.

Scene

A container for all content in a scene graph; it is displayed in a stage.

setTitle()

A method that sets the title of a stage.

showAndWait()

A method that displays a modal dialog and waits for it to be closed before continuing.

hide()

A method used to close a window in JavaFX.