Can I learn to code in Xojo for free? Yes, Xojo is free for development and testing!
Do you have a free book so I can learn to code? Yes, Intro to Programming with Xojo is free!
Can I ask my beginner questions? Yes, the Xojo forum is a gateway to the friendly and helpful Xojo community.
The Xojo language is Object-Oriented. Object-Oriented programming is an excellent way to learn the fundamentals of computer programming. Xojo is also cross-platform, which means you can build apps for all kinds of platforms using a single code base. Xojo is a Rapid Application Development tool, which means it’s developed to make building apps simple and quick.
We offer a lot of resources to help anyone interested in learning to code with Xojo. But we do have some specific resources that will interest and assist students learning the fundamentals of coding and Xojo:
Books
Introduction to Programming With Xojo– This is a solid resource for learning the fundamentals of programming. While you will use Xojo, the concepts introduced are applicable to any language you want to learn later. In our experience, this book can be helpful to students as young 12 or 13 years old! We also have a Teacher’s Guide for educators planning on using Xojo in the classroom.
iOS Booklet– This booklet shows you how to use Xojo to develop for our latest supported platform, iOS!
Books, Magazines, Training & Tutorials from the Xojo community.
From the Xojo Blog Archives
First and foremost, who should learn to code!? Everyone!
Now that you have made your apps with Xojo, read how to Package, Sell & Market your apps.
Xoppy Bird – Building a Flappy Bird clone in Xojo
Hour of Code Projects for teachers & students: Spelling Test, Math Facts, iOS Doodle, Cat Pictures, Asteroid Run
The Flat Earth for Young Software Entrepreneurs– Today a 12 year old with a good idea and some determination can create an app and sell it with little up-front cost.
Earn the Boy Scout Programming Merit Badge with Xojo.
On-Demand Webinars & Videos
Retro Gaming – A fun webinar for beginners! Learn as we create a simple clone of the Atari 2600 game Combat.
This Playlist of videos is geared towards Getting Started with Xojo. Recorded webinars and video tutorials can be watched anytime.
Tutorials & Quizzes
Want to see it done? Tutorials take you step-by-step through the code for a Desktop, Web or iOS program. Or get into the details with how to create your own customer controls, build a messenger app, access the serial port, build an iOS app and more.
For a greater challenge see our Timer Tutorial & Quizzes, SQLite Basics Tutorial & Quizzes and the more in-depth SQLiteDatabase & iOSQLiteDatabase Tutorial & Quizzes. Keep checking in, we add new Tutorials all the time!
Other Resources
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to get started with Xojo. And of course the Xojo Blog is always full of tips, announcements, and news about Xojo and cross-platform development. The Xojo Forum is a good stop when you want to crowdsource your answers or ask a Xojo expert. There are also open-source Xojo projects to review and utilize.
What do you need to start learning to code with Xojo? Email me, I’m here to help you find the resource you need.