While Xojo has always supported adding database connections, the old method was far from ideal. Let’s delve into the improved approach using the new DatabaseConnection project items and explore some recent additions to our database API.
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Last 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 closedThis tutorial will equip you with all the knowledge to select and use Bootstrap themes for your Xojo web apps. By the end of this guide, you’ll have the tools and confidence to create a visually appealing, user-friendly app that turns heads and wins hearts.
Comments closedPaul talks with John Balistrieri about Photo Tape, John’s new iOS app that is made with Xojo.
Comments closedThere 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 closedThis is not that common of an issue, but it happens – when searching for memory leaks, remember to check any cross-referenced objects. Cross-referenced objects are, well, just that, objects that need to reference each other. For example, when “ClassA” needs to know about “ClassB”, and “ClassB” needs to know about “ClassA”. Continue reading to see how this can cause memory leaks in your projects and how to use Xojo’s WeakRef to fix it.
Comments closedThe technology and development world is always changing. First released in 1998, Xojo’s longevity is a testament to its ability and willingness to adapt from…
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 closedStarting with Xojo 2024r1 there’s a new Window type in Xojo’s UI/UX bag: Popovers. Popovers are kind of a Modal window with a more transient behavior and associated with a Parent control. A Popover will display the chosen content or layout, the same as when you design the user interface of a window or a Container control that will be included as part of another more complex design or displayed at runtime.
Comments closedXojo 2024 Release 1 includes an updated version of SQLite for your Desktop, Web, Console and iOS apps. We have upgraded the library from 3.39.4 (which is from 2022-09-29) to 3.45.1 (released 2024-01-30). Here are a few of the improvements.
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