Is it possible to auto-update native JavaFX apps?

Question

I'd like to have a JavaFX application with native packaging (Windows as well as Linux) where the user can click a button to update to the latest version of the app (or have the update take place automatically). This functionality doesn't appear to be built in. Is there some way to do it?

Answer 1

There is a feature request RT-22211 to allow self-contained JavaFX applications to be updated automatically. This feature request is currently scheduled for implementation for Java 9. In the meantime, take a look at the comments on the feature request which discuss various alternate mechanisms for auto-updating JavaFX applications.