Bug ID: JDK-8236651 ☂ Simplify and update glass gtk backend

JDK-8236651 : ☂ Simplify and update glass gtk backend

Type: Task
Component: javafx
Sub-Component: graphics

Priority: P4
Status: Open
Resolution: Unresolved

Submitted: 2020-01-05
Updated: 2025-04-22

Related Reports

Blocks :	JDK-8308644 - [Linux] Missing mappings for dead keys + Alt Gr
Blocks :	JDK-8260528 - Clean glass-gtk sizing and positioning code
Blocks :	JDK-8305418 - [Linux] Replace obsolete XIM as Input Method Editor
Blocks :	JDK-8354943 - [Linux] Simplify and update glass gtk backend: window sizing, positioning, and state management issues
Relates :	JDK-8237491 - [Linux] Undecorated stage cannot be maximized

Description

While fixing some bugs, I have noticed that the glass GTK backend could use some cleaning and updating.

Will provide a PR with the suggested changes and updates.

Comments

I converted this to an Umbrella Task that we can use to keep track of the various improvements. We can link each such separate enhancement as a "blocking" issue.

27-01-2021

Closed in favor of a "incremental steps" approach, starting with: https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8260528

27-01-2021

PR: https://github.com/openjdk/jfx/pull/77

23-01-2020