Scene Builder

Scene Builder is a visual layout tool for designing JavaFX user interfaces (UIs) without writing code. It allows developers to drag and drop UI components, set properties, and apply styles, generating FXML (an XML-based markup language) files that describe the UI structure. This tool integrates with IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA and NetBeans to streamline JavaFX application development.

Also known as: JavaFX Scene Builder, Gluon Scene Builder, Oracle Scene Builder, SceneBuilder, FXML Builder

Why learn Scene Builder?

Developers should use Scene Builder when building JavaFX applications to accelerate UI design and reduce manual coding errors, especially for complex layouts. It is ideal for prototyping interfaces, maintaining consistency across teams, and separating UI logic from business logic through FXML, which enhances code maintainability and reusability in desktop or embedded Java applications.

Learning Resources

• docs: Oracle JavaFX Scene Builder Documentation
• tutorial: JavaFX Scene Builder Tutorial by Code.makery
• docs: Gluon Scene Builder Official Site
• video: JavaFX and Scene Builder Crash Course on YouTube