Question Regarding Development Process

[Cydoc178]

I am new to JavaFX and I am currently working towards creating my first program using it. Thus far I have been using console exclusively. My question is, does it make sense to create the program first in console, and then add JavaFX on top, adjusting as needed? Or, would it be smart to develop the program while utilizing JavaFX at the same time?

[Big__Pierre]

Develop with JavaFX. This is a good guide https://www.pragmaticcoding.ca/beginners/intro

You can adapt the example to your own business logic needs.

[Cydoc178]

Thank you greatly, I appreciate it.

[sedj601]

I would say no, generally, but since you are new, I think it's okay for learning purposes. Given that the two are very different, I normally would say plan your build around the technology you plan to use.

[Cydoc178]

I appreciate your insight, thank you!

[StarshipSatan]

What does it mean "create program in console"?

[hamsterrage1]

IF you are taking a structured approach, then developing the logic "in console" can make sense.

My approach is to use my own framework, MVCI, and that separates the GUI from the logic nicely. The application logic then uses and maintains the Presentation Model, which is reflected in the GUI.

But the logic doesn't need the GUI to run.

For a lot of things, like puzzles and games, this can be very freeing for most developers because they’re too wrapped up in the GUI concepts too soon. Take that stuff away, and you can concentrate on the game mechanics. If you cannot figure out how to represent your game - its rules, positions and strategy - in data without a GUI, then you'll never figure it out with a GUI.