The Knowledge Base.

What am I doing..?  What began as a process to learn JavaFX  has turned into a lengthy, mistake-driven, process. I have learnt a lot and gained an appreciation for creating something which has value and at the same time provides a pathway for learning. CSV Editor - the starting point It seemed a simple idea. Build a CSV Editor in JavaFX.  I started by looking for an example and soon found this remarkable free tool CSVed . This editor did everything and much more. There isn't a feature that isn't covered by this tool and its long revision history ( dating back to 2008 !!! ) is a testament to software endurance. I decided I wouldn't be as bold.  I would play it safe, set the features small, and climb the software ladder one step at a time. I had years of Java experience but my JavaFX experience was minimal.  The Features So, using my loved Modelling tool, Sparx Enterprise Architect from Sparx Systems , I mapped out my main features. And so began a journey of rabbit holes, b