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New Database Connections

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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WWDC 2024 for Xojo Users

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.

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Docker, Database Servers and Xojo

There 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).

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Avoiding Memory Leaks with WeakRef

This 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.

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Android Design Extensions 2.5 for Xojo 2024r1 +

The 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.

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