JavaFX 2 is the next STEP in the evolution of Java as a RICH client platform. It is designed to provide a lightweight, hardware-accelerated Java UI platform for enterprise and business applications. 

Feature highlights:

• Functionality exposed through Java API.
• New hardware accelerated graphics pipeline (Prism).
• FXML—a new XML-based markup language for defining user interfaces.
• Over 60 UI CONTROLS and charts with CSS styling.
• Web COMPONENT (WebView) to render HTML and JavaScript content inside a Java application, with JavaScript to Java bridge.
• Support for JavaFX in Swing and SWT applications.
• Self-contained application packaging with platform-specific installers
• Multi-touch support
• New media ENGINE for stable, consistent media playback, including support for H.264 video and AAC audio.
• JavaFX Scene Builder, a visual UI design tool

JavaFX 2 is the next step in the evolution of Java as a rich client platform. It is designed to provide a lightweight, hardware-accelerated Java UI platform for enterprise and business applications. 

Feature highlights: