In the world of software development, efficiency is a central aspect. This is especially true for applications developed in Xojo. Excessive overhead can significantly impair performance and negatively affect the user experience. In this article, we will take a detailed look at what overhead is, how to identify it, and what techniques, tips, and tricks can be used to minimize it. We will particularly focus on using code profiling.
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Clean coding is a vital aspect of software development that ensures code readability, maintainability, and scalability. In the context of Xojo, adhering to clean coding principles can significantly enhance the quality and longevity of your projects. In this blog post, we’ll explore key practices for clean coding in Xojo, including the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches, with detailed examples and explanations.
Comments closedXojo 2024r2 has just been released and it’s time to update the Android Design Extension which is now available in version 2.6.
Comments closedLast week, Xojo MVP Gavin Smith attended the WWDC 2024 event in Cupertino. He found the event uplifting and exciting, and I was able to talk with many people and share perspectives with them. Learn More.
Comments closedSQLite is a powerful, serverless database engine widely used in various applications. Transactions in SQLite play a crucial role in ensuring data integrity and consistency.…
Comments closedA recent blog post, A Beginner’s Guide to Handling Text Files in Xojo, covered the basics of text file handling in Xojo. This post delves into advanced techniques for reading and writing large files in chunks. This method is crucial for managing large datasets efficiently, minimizing memory usage, and maintaining application performance.
1 CommentThere are many ways to develop with Xojo and use Database Servers. You might be working on a multi user Desktop Application that stores data in a Database. Or you’re creating a multi user Xojo Web Application that needed to be scaled up to a couple of running instances – and use a Database for data storage. Or maybe you’ve written a mobile application that connects to a Backend REST API – again possibly written in Xojo (e.g. with the open source Express, or with Xojo Web).
Comments closedThe first Xojo version in 2024 is ready and so it’s time again for an update of the Android Design Extensions, which are now available in version 2.5. This version runs for all Xojo versions from 2024r1 upwards and offers over 70 new declares. The focus of this release was on the integration of pictures in controls, such as MobileButton, MobileDateTimePicker, MobileTextFields, MobileSlider etc.
Comments closedLast week, I presented the third in a series of Xojo / NetSuite webinars. The latest webinar was “Using Xojo to Develop NetSuite Web Apps” webinar, and it follows “Using Xojo to Develop NetSuite iOS Apps” (from January) and “Using Xojo to Develop NetSuite Android Apps” (from last December). This blog post is s a follow-up to last week’s “Web” webinar. A recording of last week’s webinar is now available here.
Comments closedAt the moment, Xojo Android Framework does not yet provide support for System.FontCount/System.FontAt. However, if you still want to get an overview of all fonts available in the system, we can do this with a few lines of Xojo code.
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