We are excited to announce the arrival of Xojo 2024 Release 3, a major update to the Xojo development platform. This latest version includes over 200 changes and improvements, enhancing the overall user experience and expanding the platform’s capabilities.
What’s New in Xojo 2024 Release 3
We’ve been working hard to bring you the best possible cross-platform development experience, and Xojo 2024 Release 3 delivers. Here are some of the highlights:
Preemptive Threading
In this highly anticipated feature, take your applications to the next level with preemptive threading. Preemptive threads allow you to create more responsive and efficient code, maximizing the potential of your multi-core systems.
Improved Code Editor
We’ve made significant improvements to the Code Editor, including row highlighting, a command bar button for Standardize Format, and Syntax Help area size control, making it easier for you to write and maintain your code.
Web Framework Updates
The Web framework now uses Bootstrap v5.3.3 and Bootstrap Icons v1.11.3, and supports adding CSS classes to controls, giving you more flexibility and customization options.
Native Platform Enhancements
macOS Popovers can now be resized, and the Windows HTMLViewer can access the camera and microphone, while the iOS Picture control can access EXIF metadata.
Check out this post about the iOS picture control enhancements and more.
Android Support
Xojo 2024 Release 3 introduces Android tablet support, improved Declare support, and RegEx classes, making it easier for you to create Android apps.
Android Tablet Support • Enhanced Android Declares & Library
Fuzzy Searches with SQLite’s SOUNDEX
We’ve added support for SQLite’s SOUNDEX function, which enables fuzzy searches to help you find similar-sounding words and phrases in your database.
These updates and enhancements are designed to make your development experience more efficient, productive, and enjoyable. Whether you’re building a new application or updating an existing one, Xojo 2024 Release 3 provides you with the tools and capabilities you need to succeed.
Get Started
To learn more about Xojo 2024 Release 3 and to get started with the development process, please visit the Xojo 2024r3 Release Notes. The update can be downloaded right now, from the Xojo downloads page.
What’s Next?
We’re always working on new features, updates, and enhancements to our platform. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please don’t hesitate to add them to the Xojo tracker. We’re always looking for ways to improve and expand Xojo.
Thank you for being part of the Xojo community. We’re excited to see what you’ll create with Xojo 2024r3!