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A single image gets scaled for different screen resolutions. Supply higher-resolution alternatives in Xojo’s Image Set Editor to preserve more detail. documentation.xojo.com/getting_star… #HiDPI #UserInterfaceDesign #AppDevelopment #Xojo

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Xojo @xojo.com · 07/10/2026

Your query defines the operation. Your user supplies the value. Keep that boundary clear with Xojo’s parameterized queries. documentation.xojo.com/api/database… #SoftwareDesign #SQL #SecureCoding #Xojo

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Xojo @xojo.com · 06/10/2026

Different classes can work together through one interface! Define their shared methods, then let each class handle the details its own way. blog.xojo.com/2025/01/15/understand… #AppDevelopment #ObjectOrientedProgramming #SoftwareDesign

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Xojo @xojo.com · 05/10/2026

Do you subclass to handle events, or connect them with AddHandler? Which approach fits your project or style, and why? #ObjectOrientedProgramming #SoftwareDesign #Programming #Xojo

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Xojo @xojo.com · 04/10/2026

Building your first iOS app? This tutorial ports a Swift tip calculator to Xojo step by step ... documentation.xojo.com/getting_star… #iOSDev #Swift #MobileDevelopment #Programming #CrossPlatform

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Xojo @xojo.com · 03/10/2026

Some jobs need the user's own computer, like printing a sales docket from a point-of-sale site. Register a URI scheme for a small Xojo desktop helper... blog.xojo.com/2026/04/06/using-cust… #WebDevelopment #Windows #Automation #SoftwareDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 02/10/2026

Xojo's IDE Scripting lets you record your actions, save them as a script file, and run them from a menu or a keyboard shortcut. documentation.xojo.com/topics/build… #Automation #DeveloperTools #Productivity #Programming #SoftwareDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 01/10/2026

Need to switch off a big block of code? Wrap it in #If False instead of prefixing every line with a comment mark... blog.xojo.com/2026/04/03/conditiona… #Programming #SoftwareDevelopment #CodingTips #CleanCode #DeveloperProductivity

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Xojo @xojo.com · 30/09/2026

Is there a Visual Basic app somewhere in your life that you keep meaning to modernize? Xojo's language is very similar... documentation.xojo.com/topics/migra… #VisualBasic #VB6 #VBNET #Programming #DevCommunity

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Xojo @xojo.com · 29/09/2026

Protect screens in your mobile app with Face ID or Touch ID. The UserAuthentication class asks the device's operating system to verify the owner... documentation.xojo.com/api/mobile/u… #MobileDevelopment #AppSecurity #Biometrics #CrossPlatform #SoftwareDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 28/09/2026

Watch a variable or property in the Xojo debugger and it halts right on the line that changed it. blog.xojo.com/2026/03/31/watchpoint… #Debugging #Programming #SoftwareDevelopment #DeveloperTools #CrossPlatform

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Xojo @xojo.com · 27/09/2026

Do you deploy Xojo web apps on Windows or Linux? The official documentation covers two background deployment options: Windows Services and Linux daemons. documentation.xojo.com/topics/web/r… #WebDevelopment #Deployment #LinuxAdministration #WindowsServer

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Xojo @xojo.com · 26/09/2026

Reads should not stop writes. Writes should not stop reads. SQLite Write-Ahead Logging keeps both moving. One setting. A better fit for busy apps. #SQLite #DatabaseDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering

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Xojo @xojo.com · 25/09/2026

The FolderItem class gives Xojo apps a consistent way to work with files, folders, volumes, and applications. Build paths, inspect items, create folders, copy files, and open documents without writing separate code for each platform. #FileManagement #CrossPlatformDevelopment #Programming

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Xojo @xojo.com · 24/09/2026

Barcode scanners, industrial devices, and other equipment often communicate through serial connections. Xojo gives you the tools... documentation.xojo.com/getting_star… #HardwareDevelopment #SerialCommunication #SoftwareDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 23/09/2026

When several threads need access to the same file, database, or other resource, what synchronization approach do you use? Xojo’s Semaphore class supports both waiting for access with Signal and checking immediately with TrySignal. #Multithreading #Concurrency #DeveloperDiscussion #Programming

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Xojo @xojo.com · 22/09/2026

The network takes time. Your app should not have to wait. Use asynchronous requests. Handle the response when it arrives. Keep the interface responsive. That is how it should work. #SoftwareDevelopment #HTTP #AppDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 22/09/2026

Join us TOMORROW for an Introduction to Xojo webinar. ✅ See a demonstration of developing and building a Xojo app. ✅ Learn about Xojo’s free resources, licensing and support options. ✅ Join the Q&A. Register Now: bit.ly/4gI9zRP

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Xojo @xojo.com · 21/09/2026

The latest Xojo blog post explains why iOS 27.0 Simulators may fail with Xojo 2026r2.1 and earlier, plus the workaround for getting them running again. blog.xojo.com/2026/09/15/xcode-27-a… #iOSDevelopment #Xcode #DeveloperTools #MobileApps

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Xojo @xojo.com · 19/09/2026

Better controls. Better platform support. Better debugging. Xojo 2026r2.1 gives you more to build with. documentation.xojo.com/resources/re… #Xojo #DeveloperTools #AppDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering

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Xojo @xojo.com · 18/09/2026

Tired of resetting the same control properties in every new project? Xojo lets you define class defaults... documentation.xojo.com/topics/advan… #DeveloperProductivity #DesktopApps #Programming

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Xojo @xojo.com · 17/09/2026

A date without a timezone is incomplete. Name the location. Create the right time. documentation.xojo.com/api/os/timez… #DateTime #ProgrammingTips #SoftwareDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 16/09/2026

Join us next week on Sep 23 for an Introduction to Xojo webinar. ✅ See a demonstration of developing and building a Xojo app. ✅ Learn about Xojo’s free resources, licensing and support options. ✅ Join the Q&A. Register Now: bit.ly/4gI9zRP

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Xojo @xojo.com · 16/09/2026

A new Apple toolchain can sometimes disrupt an otherwise smooth development workflow. Check the latest blog post... blog.xojo.com/2026/09/15/xcode-27-a… #AppleDevelopment #iOSApps #DeveloperTools #CrossPlatformDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 16/09/2026

Var input As TextInputStream = TextInputStream.Open(file) input.Encoding = Encodings.UTF8 While Not input.EndOfFile Var line As String = input.ReadLine ProcessLine(line) Wend input.Close - Easy. #Xojo #FileHandling #TextEncoding #Programming

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Xojo @xojo.com · 15/09/2026

Create a named Mutex when your app opens. If TryEnter returns False, another copy is already running. Show a message, quit, and call Leave when the app closes. #Xojo #DesktopDevelopment #Concurrency #SoftwareDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 14/09/2026

An expired macOS development certificate can make the wrong organization name appear in Xojo's Developer ID menu. The latest post explains the cause... blog.xojo.com/2026/09/10/postmortem… #macOSDevelopment #AppleDeveloper #SoftwareDevelopment #Xojo

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Xojo @xojo.com · 13/09/2026

Jade is Xojo's built-in AI assistant. Ask it how to use the IDE, have it write a method, or get help debugging, all without leaving your project. documentation.xojo.com/getting_star… #AI #DevTools #AppDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 12/09/2026

"Two months from today" is one line: DateTime.Now + New DateInterval(0, 2). No leap years to chase, no month-end edge cases to debug. DateInterval is the quiet helper you should be using. documentation.xojo.com/api/os/datei… #DateTime #CrossPlatform #AppDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 12/09/2026

Join us Sep 23 for an Introduction to Xojo webinar. *Watch a demo of developing & building an app. *Learn about free resources, licensing & support options. *Join the Q&A. Register: bit.ly/4gI9zRP

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Xojo @xojo.com · 11/09/2026

Pick a command. Execute it. Read the result. Synchronous when you need it simple. Asynchronous when you need it fast. Interactive when you need a live session. One class. Every platform. documentation.xojo.com/api/os/shell… #Automation #CrossPlatform

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Xojo @xojo.com · 10/09/2026

The Crypto module has everything you need, and this post tells you exactly which function to reach for... blog.xojo.com/2026/09/01/protect-pa… #AppSecurity #Cryptography #AppDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 09/09/2026

The usual route to a web app means learning a frontend framework, a build tool, and a backend language. Xojo removes that split. Learn how fast it is: documentation.xojo.com/getting_star… #WebApp #CrossPlatform #AppDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 08/09/2026

Join us Sep 23 for an Introduction to Xojo webinar. See a demonstration of developing and building a Xojo app. Learn about Xojo’s free resources, licensing and support options. The demo will be followed by a Q&A. bit.ly/4gI9zRP

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Xojo @xojo.com · 08/09/2026

TCP in Xojo is genuinely simple. One class gives you connect, listen, read, write, progress events, and clean disconnect handling, all cross-platform. documentation.xojo.com/api/networki… #CrossPlatform #Networking #AppDevelopment

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Xojo @xojo.com · 07/09/2026

Meet Christian Wheel. He builds audio tools, a hand-written GIF renderer, and DJ software in Xojo, then ships the same code to Windows, Mac... Read how the "idea to executable" speed... blog.xojo.com/2026/09/02/spotlight-… #CrossPlatform #DeveloperStory #AudioTools

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Xojo @xojo.com · 06/09/2026

Platforms, processors, compilers, and IDEs all change over time. The reason to keep adapting is simple: developers still need a practical way to turn ideas into apps, and that has been Xojo’s focus for 30 years. blog.xojo.com/2026/04/01/reflecting…

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Xojo @xojo.com · 05/09/2026

A slider is not just a line. It has a thumb. A track. A rhythm. Android Design Extensions 4.5 gives you control over all of it. blog.xojo.com/2026/04/09/android-de… #AndroidDevelopment #MobileDesign #XojoDevelopers

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Xojo @xojo.com · 04/09/2026

A Xojo Dictionary lets you store and retrieve values using keys of almost any supported type. Use Value for assignments, Lookup when you want a default value, and For Each... documentation.xojo.com/api/language… #Xojo #AppDevelopment #CodingTips

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Xojo @xojo.com · 03/09/2026

Hardcoded paths can break as soon as your app moves to another operating system or project type. Use SpecialFolder to request the appropriate system location... documentation.xojo.com/api/files/sp… #XojoDevelopers #FileManagement #CrossPlatformApps

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Xojo @xojo.com · 02/09/2026

Older Xojo projects can often continue running while you update them gradually. The documentation explains compatibility flags, newer APIs, project file formats... documentation.xojo.com/resources/up… #XojoDevelopers #LegacyCode #SoftwareMaintenance

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Xojo @xojo.com · 01/09/2026

Have you ever sent a Windows app to a user and seen a "Windows protected your PC" warning? This guide covers code signing with Azure Artifact Signing... blog.xojo.com/2026/08/26/how-to-cod… #WindowsDevelopment #CodeSigning #IndieSoftware

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Xojo @xojo.com · 31/08/2026

A Variant can contain almost anything, which is useful until a value is converted in a way you did not expect. Check Type first, then use a typed property such as StringValue or DoubleValue... documentation.xojo.com/api/data_typ… #XojoDevelopers #DebuggingTips #CleanCode

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Xojo @xojo.com · 30/08/2026

Direct distribution with notarization, or the Mac App Store? Thanks to the IDE's signing tools, Xojo developers can switch between them per target. blog.xojo.com/2026/04/07/code-signi… #Xojo #macOSDevelopment #CodeSigning #DeveloperCommunity

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Xojo @xojo.com · 29/08/2026

DBKit gives you table connections, query rows, and ready-made action buttons, and the official tutorial shows the whole flow in one page. documentation.xojo.com/getting_star… #XojoWeb #DBKit #SQLite #WebApps

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Xojo @xojo.com · 28/08/2026

Custom mobile controls used to preview with guessed metrics. Now DrawControlInLayoutEditor lets you draw with actual font properties. blog.xojo.com/2026/04/22/quick-tip-… #XojoMobile #CustomControls #DeveloperExperience #UI

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Xojo @xojo.com · 27/08/2026

New APIs arrive. Old code keeps running. Xojo lets you move forward at your own pace. That is how software should age. documentation.xojo.com/resources/up… #Xojo #API2 #Simplicity #SoftwareCraft

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Xojo @xojo.com · 26/08/2026

Without HTTPS, expect warnings and lost trust. Xojo standalone Web apps accept a certificate file and a secure port, TLS 1.2 by default, no third-party proxy required. documentation.xojo.com/topics/web/s… #Xojo #WebApps #HTTPS #SecureDeployment

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