The document discusses building JavaFX 8 applications using Gradle, covering topics such as properties, binding, event handling, and FXML for user interface design. It also includes examples of customizing components with CSS, using JavaScript in the JavaFX WebView, and implementing features like drag-and-drop, printing API, and 3D objects. Additionally, it provides information on Gradle tasks, dependencies, and tools like Scene Builder and TestFX for testing applications.