TitleAuthorDescriptionCategoryPrice
64-Bit Conversion

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Sam Rowlands 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Dealing with Converting Your App to 64-Bit

Xojo Language $2.99
A Matrix Tree

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Jens Bendig 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Using a matrix instead of a linked list

Coding Techniques $3.99
A Model For Health

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JC Cruz 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Designing and implementing a custom data model.

Coding Techniques $4.99
A Window To Data

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J.C. Cruz (anarakisware@gmail.com) 2023-06-16 (publication date)

How to design a data-oriented window view

Coding Techniques $4.99
Advanced Serial Programming

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Aaron Ballman 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-13

When we left off last time (In 'Serial Programming for Beginners'), you had just started writing your own serial applications using the Serial control in REALbasic. You learned about all the basics of serial programming and the general structure of a serial application. In this article, you're going to learn...

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Serial $1.49
Adventures in Optimization

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Marc Zeedar 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Optimizing is pointless if you’re speeding up the wrong code. Marc reveals how not to optimize by showing how he (eventually) made a program faster.

Coding Techniques $4.99
Adventures in the Dark

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Anthony Mousel 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Consulting is full of wonderful rewards and a few big risks. If you’ve been considering diving in, read this article on the do’s and don’ts of consulting. Anthony covers Real Studio consulting from the first-timer’s perspective and his experience will help make you a better consultant.

Business $3.99
Adventures in Upgrading

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Marc Zeedar 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Marc shares his troubles trying to update old REALbasic code. Learn from his mistakes.

Coding Techniques $2.99
An Excel Database

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Paul Budd 2024-07-06 (publication date)

When Is a Spreadsheet Not a Spreadsheet? The author demonstrates how to use Xojo to utilise an Excel workbook as if it were a database and manipulate it using SQL.

Databases $2.99
Animation Crash Course

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Sam Rowlands 2022-06-28 (publication date)

I've read plenty of tutorials on interface animation. Ninety percent of them animate a simple pushbutton from one side of the window to the other. Unless you're a 14-year-old kid trying to wind up your parents, this is useless. For this tutorial, I'm gonna drop you from the seventh story...

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User Interface $2.99
App Integrity

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Sam Rowlands 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Preventing your application from becoming a Trojan Horse

User Interface $1.99
App Sandbox Guide: Dealing with the App Sandbox

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Sam Rowlands 2018-06-13 (publication date)

If you're new to sandboxing (a technique that limits the permissions your app has to access the user's computer for security reasons), you need to read this introduction to learn how you can make your apps comply with Apple's new rules.

Macintosh Specific $2.99
Application Scripting

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Paul Rodman 2006-11-25 (publication date)

Paul doesn't just do astronomy software, he does some serious scripting. Paul will lead you through the jungle that is RBScript, hacking away at the trail until you can clearly see how things are done. And not only how, but why. Very few resources are available for RBScript, and this...

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Xojo Script (formerly RBScript) $5.99
Art and Letters

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Lars Jensen 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Drawing Hexes (and other things) with text.

If you ever wanted to create hex maps (like in role playing games) and the like, let Lars show you how to build these complex maps, quickly and easily. Step by step, with lots of great code, you're not rolling the dice with this one, it is all good!

Text $1.99
Auto-Discovery Via UDP

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Aaron Ballman 2015-01-12 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

There are many situations where it would be useful to find out who else on your internal network is running a copy of your application. This is useful for things like doing network checks, or maybe you would like to add a chat feature to your application. There are any...

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Networking $1.49
Ballistic Sprites

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JC Cruz 2006-12-06 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-21

In his previous article ('Coffee Cooling'), JC demonstrated how to use the Euler Method to simulate an object in free-fall. This is a simple model where the object moves only in the vertical direction. In this article, JC shall demonstrate how to simulate an object moving in both vertical and...

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Graphics/Printing $4.99
Basic Random Numbers

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JC Cruz 2009-06-03 (updated) Originally Added: 2009-06-03

Ever need to understand how random numbers are generated in REALbasic? JC Cruz will explore two popular algorithms for generating random number sequences. He'll also discuss how to evaluate the statistical quality of these sequences using some standard test algorithms.

Intermediate Level $3.99
Basics of Bitmap Graphics

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2008-07-06 (publication date)

A slight departure from the monthly OOP column into Dr. Steinman's other love: graphics programming.

Yet another great article from one of our most-read authors.

Beginner Level $5.99
Begin JSON with Xojo Desktop

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Eugene Dakin 2015-09-17 (updated) Originally Added: 2015-09-07

JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is an open standard to exchange data. It is language-independent and is used to move data between clients and servers. It is an alternative to XML and has name:value pairs. This book is version 1 (August 2015). Examples include parsing, creating JSON, walking through children, using...

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Beginner Level $12.99
Begin Programming Visual Studio 2019 C++/CLI and .NET

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Eugene Dakin 2019-07-27 (publication date)

I Wish I Knew How To...Begin Programming Visual Studio 2019 C++/CLI and .NET on Windows Desktop will give you the starting code and controls needed to build your desktop program. Examples are shown with Variables, Conditional Statements, Arrays, Function and Subroutines, a long list of Controls, Text Files, and beginning...

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Non-Xojo $15.99
Begin Programming with Real Studio in Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2013-01-06 (updated) Originally Added: 2013-01-06

This book is an introduction to the Real Studio programming language. The focus of this book is a beginning step to those wanting to learn the basic steps of programming with Real Studio and making desktop applications. There are differences between Microsoft's Visual Basic and the Real Studio programming language,...

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Windows Specific $10.99
Begin Programming Xojo Web

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Eugene Dakin 2014-11-15 (updated) Originally Added: 2014-11-13

I wish I Knew How To … Begin Programming Xojo Web is an introductory book for both a Xojo and Web programmer. Topics are at an introductory level and is not focused on intermediate or advanced topics. Here are some of the many topics discussed:
Beginner Level $12.99
Beginning Object Oriented Programming with Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2015-07-07 (publication date)

Xojo is an OOP (Object Oriented Programming) environment because it can work with classes and objects. This book is Version 1 (July 2015). OOP is the technique of programming with objects and logic which is different than programming around actions and data. This is written for Beginner to Intermediate programmers...

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Beginner Level $12.99
Beginning Object-Oriented Programming with REALbasic

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2015-07-07 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-05-15

Check out this great introduction to object-oriented programming as it pertains to Xojo. With over 50 pages of information, this mini-book is sure to teach everyone something about object-oriented programming. It assumes you have no prior knowledge about object-oriented design, and will teach you all the skills you need to succeed with Xojo.

Xojo Language $7.99
Bezier Curves

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Frank Manshande 2007-03-23 (publication date)

This article describes how you can use Bezier curves in your own REALbasic application. It includes two easy to use classes which you can incorporate in your own code. It also includes a sample project where you can play with a Bezier curve inside the window. Pretty cool stuff.

Graphics/Printing $3.99
Binary Serialization

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Sam Rowlands 2023-06-16 (publication date)

How to save and retrieve objects

Coding Techniques $3.99
Bitwise Operations for N00bs

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Aaron Ballman 2007-01-03 (publication date)

That's right, I said 'operators' — not methods. This means you can finally do bitwise operations at the assembly level, instead of incurring method call overhead for doing them.

The new operators are: And, Or, Xor and Not (crazy names, eh?) and you'd use them exactly how you'd expect. Foo...

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Beginner Level $4.99
Blending by Layers

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JC Cruz 2020-06-07 (publication date)

If you’re familiar with the benefits of blending graphical layers in programs like Photoshop, you’ll appreciate being able to do that right within REALbasic. In this in-depth article, Jose shows you how.

Graphics/Printing $3.99
Bonk - Ouch!

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Lars Jensen 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Spherical Collision Detection and response in 3D.

Collision detection (figuring out whether objects come in contact with one another) and its sibling, collision response (figuring out what to do about it) are rich, complex topics in computer simulations of the physical world. Lars will lead you through the maze of info to bring light to this topic.

Games $3.99
Build your own IDE

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Mark Nutter 2006-04-23 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-25

If you've ever tried to design a graphical user interface the old-fashioned way by sketching everything out on paper and then writing out reams of code that manually place controls at precise pixel locations on the screen then you know what a powerful and indispensable developer's tool the REALbasic IDE...

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Intermediate Level $5.99
Building a 1st Person Shooter

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Joe Strout 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-03-17

Ever get a hankering for some down home killing? Want to frag the annoying kid next door? Well, tell it to your shrink. This article will go through the in's and out's of 1st person shooter design and implementation. Cool stuff that! You could write the next DOOM! or Half-Life,...

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Games $3.99
Building a Controller

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JC Cruz 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Designing and Implementing a Data-Entry Controller Class.

Coding Techniques $4.99
Byte Order Marker

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Eugene Dakin 2024-07-06 (publication date)

How to Implement a Byte Order Marker (BOM) with Xojo.

Coding Techniques $2.99
Camera Viewer

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Marc Zeedar 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Grabbing images from local IP cameras.

Graphics/Printing $2.99
Cheap Web Hosting

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Kevin Cully 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Are you interested in experimenting with Xojo web apps, but hesitant to commit to a high monthly bill? Kevin’s found an incredibly cheap web host and shows how to you can use it with Xojo for just pennies a day.

Web Edition (Xojo Web Apps) $1.99
Checking Grammar With Style

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JC Cruz 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Now we will study the style checker, which is similar to a grammar checker. We will learn some of the basic rules of styles and how to render each rule as a regex pattern. And we will build a basic style-check engine as a finite-state machine.

Text $3.99
Code Smarter: Tips for Xojo Developers

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Trisha Duke 2019-06-09 (publication date)

In this handy article, Trisha passes off of her useful tips for developers. Over the years of using Xojo, these tips have helped her to rapidly create applications which are robust and flexible.

Topics include naming conventions, subclasses, switchable functions, Container Controls, Mac versus Windows, and more.

Coding Techniques $1.99
Coffee Cooling

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JC Cruz 2006-02-09 (publication date)

As any coffee drinker would notice, a cup of hot java eventually gets "cold." In more scientific terms, the cup of coffee has attained thermal equilibrium with the surrounding temperature. But how long does it take for coffee to cool down?

This is a classic example of Newton's Law of Cooling...

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Algorithms $4.99
Command Line PDFs: Generating PDFs from HTML

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Marc Zeedar 2018-06-13 (publication date)

This guide introduces you to using the open source cross-platform command line tool wkhtmltopdf to create sophisticated PDFs using Xojo.

PDF $4.99
Command Line RBScript

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Joe Strout 2006-08-01 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-02-06

REALbasic can compile 'console' applications, which are command-line tools you run from a console (such as Terminal). This opens up whole new ways of using REALbasic, such as creating web applications (CGIs) or integrating with existing command-line tool chains.

However, REALbasic shares these opportunities with older languages, including scripting languages such...

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Xojo Script (formerly RBScript) $1.99
Controller Module Series

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JC Cruz 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Refactoring a Controller Module. JC updates the medication controller module from his medication tracker in his Health series.

Coding Techniques $8.99
Cooking With Xojo

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Mark Strickland 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Literally using Xojo to cook a perfect steak! Mark shows how to build a contraption with an Orange Pi that can sous vide a steak.

Raspberry Pi $3.99
Create Charts and Graphs with ChartPart 3.0

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Kevin Cully 2018-06-13 (publication date)

The open source ChartPart lets you create basic charts and graphs. Learn how to use it in this article.

Graphics/Printing $3.99
Creating a Plugin Architecture With REALbasic

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Thomas Tempelmann 2019-06-09 (publication date)

This article will give some ideas on how to use REALbasic’s RBScript feature to add plugins to a REALbasic application.

A plugin is hereby defined as a program that can be added to the already-built application and executed at the app’s discretion.

Xojo Script (formerly RBScript) $1.99
Creating a Registration Algorithm

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Dana Chaffin 2006-01-18 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-13

Creating A Registration Algorithm

(or How To Protect Your Program In Three Easy Steps)

You've just finished developing your best application ever. It took you months of coding. The beta tests went without a hitch and you are now ready to release the software into the world and make your fortune. Suddenly,...

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Algorithms $4.99
Creating a Thread Pool

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Aaron Ballman 2015-01-29 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-03-03

There are times when you'd like to make some code threaded, but you just don't want to go through all the troubles of making the threads and all that jazz. Wouldn't it be great if you could instead say 'Go do this in a thread' and poof! It just works?...

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Threads $0.00
Creating Digital Watermarks

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JC Cruz 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Today we will study the concept of digital watermarks.

First, we will learn how a watermark protects an image from unfair use. Then, we will look at three forms of watermark algorithms.

Next, we will implement these algorithms into a finite-state machine or FSM. We will then use this FSM to mark a basic test image.

Graphics/Printing $3.99
Creating Xojo Plugins

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Matt Gardner 2022-06-28 (publication date)

It's not easy and it's definitely not obvious how to create a Xojo plugin project from scratch. So here's a step-by-step how-to on creating a basic Xcode project that uses the Xojo SDK. (This was with Xcode 4.6.3, so your screens may look a little different later versions of Xcode.)

Plugins / Source Code $1.99
Cross-Platform Printing

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Tom Baumgartner 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Writing your first REALbasic program that prints only from the Mac is both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because printing from the Mac works basically as you expect. It is a curse because, when you port the program to Windows, you find that printing is not...

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Graphics/Printing $0.99
Crystal-Clear Code

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Jens Bendig/Christian Frobel 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Today’s code can be ambiguous, which can lead to tricky, hard-to-find bugs. The answer is clearer, easier to understand code.

In the first half of this article, Jens sharpens the terms: user, using-code, using-code programmer, donating-code, donating-code programmer. He’ll show that we unfortunately have two separate channels mixed up in our...

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Coding Techniques $3.99
Dark Mode Custom Slider Series

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Sam Rowlands 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Using Dark Mode Interfaces with a custom slider control.

User Interface $9.99
Data Access

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Kevin Cully and Scott Boss 2022-06-28 (publication date)

We're not going to talk about different databases—SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.—but about the programming side of data access. There are three approaches that we are going to discuss: SQL Pass Through, Prepared SQL Statement, and Object Relational Mapping. We're hoping this gives you an insight into the pluses and...

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Databases $2.99
Database XML - Part 1

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Mark Choate 2006-02-08 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Let Mark Choate take you on the exciting journey of creating an XML-based Resource Description Frameworks (or RDFs) using REALbasic. No really, it gets even better. This is a thoroughly sourced and documented tutorial on the in's and out's of XML. Fun and excitment are afoot, and maybe even a...

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Databases $1.99
Database XML - Part 2

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Mark Choate 2006-02-08 (publication date)

This is the second of a two-part article that describes the classes Mark Choate developed to assist with some tricky validation problems he encountered while developing an RDF schema editor. The intracacies of RDF are fully laid out and this second article neatly wraps it all up for you to feast upon. Download it today!

Databases $1.99
Databases for N00bs

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Norman Palardy 2014-09-06 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-04-19

Updated for new versions of Xojo!

Learn how to build a database in five easy steps. This article is perfect for someone looking for a painless way to learn more about how databases work in Xojo. It's a must-have for the budding database guru!

Databases $5.99
Delegates 101

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Norman Palardy 2009-10-03 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-03-02

Delegates are a powerful new feature in REALbasic.

This guide on how to use them shows you how you can use them in a REALbasic program to provide a plugin API for your software and how to use them in other instances in REALbasic to make your code easier to manage.

Beginner Level $4.99
Delete It!

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Sam Rowlands 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Delete that pesky file or folder that's being stubborn

Coding Techniques $1.99
Designing a Recent Items Submenu

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Charles Yeomans 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Most document-based applications should offer a Recent Items submenu that allows users to quickly open recently opened files - or, as buzzword loving geeks might say, to allow users to exploit locality of reference (what did he say?) Adding such a feature isn't difficult and Charles walks you through step by step. Grab this today.

User Interface $1.49
Designing Data-Oriented Pop-Ups

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J.C. Cruz (anarakisware@gmail.com) 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Pop-up widgets present users with multiple item to choose from. These items may be predefined constants, or they may be specific record field values. When users choose an item, the widget applies that choice to the task on hand. But the two pop-up widgets from Xojo have a handful of...

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User Interface $4.99
Detecting Spam with Bayesian Probability

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Adam Shirey 2009-02-08 (publication date)

Ever wondered how spam filters work? Or if you could adapt these techniques to your own work? Adam takes you through an overview of Bayesian filters and how they can be used to detect spam.

Intermediate Level $4.99
Doing Undo

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Scott Forbes 2006-01-19 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-13

You've almost finished your first "serious" REALbasic project, the one you might someday publish. You've learned the language, you understand the fundamentals of object-oriented programming, and you've written the core of your application. Now all you need are the finishing touches: An About box, an icon or two… and, of...

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Algorithms $3.99
Dropwords, Parts 1 and 2

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Marc Zeedar 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Marc’s tutorial shows how to build a fun word game, step-by-step. Learn about user interface, custom controls, using a language dictionary, animation, undo, a custom drawing subclass, and polishing.

Games $4.99
Easy Dating: Creating a simple calendar widget

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Marc Zeedar 2010-08-03 (updated) Originally Added: 2010-07-04

Dates seem like such simple things to us humans, but they are surprisingly complex, especially when you look at the various ways dates are implemented internationally. For instance, in the U. S., we generally write the date as 'MM/DD/YY' while in Europe the day is listed first ('DD/MM/YY'). Unfortunately, if...

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Intermediate Level $2.99
Easy Servers on OS X

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Brady Duga 2006-02-06 (publication date)

I could tell you how easy this article makes writing your own Server Application, it is, but I won't.

I could even tell you how concise and easy to follow it is, it is, but I won't.

I will tell you that once you are done with this article, you will have...

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Networking $1.99
EC2 to the Rescue

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Christian Schmitz 2020-06-07 (publication date)

With Amazon’s EC2 service, you can cheaply host your Real Studio-created Web Apps. Christian shows you just how to set everything up.

Web Edition (Xojo Web Apps) $1.99
Encapsulating Booleans

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Jens Bendig 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Jens explains why the simplest property--the boolean--can be tricky and lead to hard-to-find bugs. Learn how to prevent such flaws.

Coding Techniques $1.99
Excel BIFF Writer

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Matt Gardner 2015-01-24 (updated) Originally Added: 2011-02-20

Interested in an Excel BIFF class for free?

It produces lowest-common-denominator Excel binary files without requiring Excel on any platform and is 100% RealBasic. It's free to anyone that wants it and comes with all source code.

Plugins / Source Code $0.00
Excel Writer

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Norman Palardy 2015-01-29 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-02-05

Ever wanted to write an Excel workbook from your code and NOT have to have Excel installed? Or wanted to create a console application that can write a spreadsheet? Or wanted to use fomulas and multiple sheets in a workbook?

This source code will write and Excel 2004 format XML workbook.

Plugins / Source Code $9.99
Exploring XML DTD stylesheets

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JC Cruz 2021-06-09 (publication date)

We take a close look at that most basic of style schemas: the Document Type Definition (DTD). We begin by learning the benefits of creating an XML style sheet. Then we study the parts that make up a DTD style schema. Next, we will build a DTD style sheet for...

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XML $3.99
Extends and Assigns

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Charles Yeomans 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

REALbasic introduced two new keywords, 'Extends' and 'Assigns' that allow developers to do wonderful things. Charles lays out how to use them and the amazing things that you can accomplish with them. A great buy!

Xojo Language $1.49
Extreme Programming

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Tam Hanna 2019-06-09 (publication date)

The idea of Extreme Programming (from now on we will use the common abbreviation XP) was created by an individual named Kent Beck. His core idea was later refined in the group of so-called agile processes.They can be summed up as following:

*Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

*Working software over...

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Coding Techniques $3.99
Falling Objects - Working with the laws of Newtonian Motion.

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JC Cruz 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-02-11

In this article, JC will introduce the basic Newtonian laws governing an object in motion. he will use the SpriteSurface control and Sprite class to animate the simulation results. Finally, he will show how to incorporate other factors such as air resistance, wind speed, and ground collision in order to...

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Graphics/Printing $4.99
Files for N00bs

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Mark Nutter 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-02-03

A delightful romp through the intricacies of Files, both text and binary. Wait, did we say intricacies? Mark Nutter takes a somewhat complex idea and brings it down to earth, with the included sample projects, you will be adding file reading and writing into your programs in two shakes of...

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File I/O $4.99
Filter By Convolution

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JC Cruz 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Today’s topic is the concept of convolution filters. First, we learn the concept of convolution and how it is used to filter image data. Then we learn the parts that make up a convolution filter.

Next, we look at some examples of convolution filters. We then build and test a basic filter as a finite-state machine.

Graphics/Printing $3.99
Finite State Machines

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JC Cruz 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Here we will study the concept of finite state machines. First, we will learn the basic workings of such a machine. Then, we will build one using the REALbasic Thread class

Threads $3.99
Floating-Point Numbers (Part One)

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William H Murray/Chris H Pappas 2006-01-25 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-21

An exciting journey through the innards of Floating Point Numbers, sure you know integer arthimetic since you could count your toes, but once you popped those bad boys out of your mouth and put your hands on a keyboard, the world changed. You need to know about Floating Point Numbers,...

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Xojo Language $1.99
Floating-Point Numbers (Part Two)

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William H Murray/Chris H Pappas 2006-01-25 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-21

In part 1 of Floating Point Numbers you learned the basics, it was enough to get your toes out of your mouth. Now that those wrinkly prunes have fleshed out a bit, you are ready to delve even further into the Mysteries of Floating Point Numbers. Once you are done...

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Xojo Language $1.99
From FileMaker to Xojo and Back Again

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Ulrich Bogun 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Communicate Between Development Systems (Without Plugins).

Databases $1.99
Fun With Comics

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Marc Zeedar 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Webscraping comics dynamically via a scripting solution.

Xojo Script (formerly RBScript) $2.99
Fun with Fonts

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Marc Zeedar 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Fonts have changed during the transition from Carbon to Cocoa. Here's how they work now.

User Interface $2.99
Fun with Particles

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Jens Bendig 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Jens reveals an interesting technique for efficiently calculating the collisions of particles. This is useful for scientific modeling, as well as games.

Games $2.99
Gardening with Xojo

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Marc Zeedar 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Ignoring small problems in your code is like letting weeds grow in your garden.

Coding Techniques $1.99
Gestures and Tabs

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Sam Rowlands 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Handling MacOS Gestures and Sierra's Tabs

User Interface $3.99
Get a handle on your keyboard.

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Hank Marquis 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-02-09

Ever want to take control, I mean, complete control, over your keyboard, Did you ever want to completely dominate and force it to bend to your will? Did you ever get out the riding crop and wave it menacingly at your keyboard? Well do I have the article for you....

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Windows Specific $1.49
Getting Started with mySQL

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Jeff Morrison 2008-02-01 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-01-30

Get a handle on getting up and running with mySQL and REALbasic.

Jeff walks you through how to get set up and working with this popular open source database and shows you how to install mySQL and all the pieces you'll need to use it from REAlbasic.

Beginner Level $2.99
Getting Started With REALbasic

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Terry Findlay 2008-03-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-03-02

Just starting with REALbasic? This is an introduction to the REAlbasic IDE and walks you through the creation of your first REALbasic program.

A guide for absolutely new users

Beginner Level $1.99
Getting started with XML and REALbasic

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JC Cruz 2019-06-09 (publication date)

In this article you will learn the parts of an XML document. Then you will learn what makes up a valid document. Next, you will look at a handful of XML classes in REALbasic. You will then use these classes to create, query, and save a simple XML document.

XML $2.99
Getting the most out of SQLite Databases

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Will Leshner 2015-02-07 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-09-01

The purpose of this article is to point out some of the special features of the SQLite Database that you might not know exist, or, if you know they exist, you might not know how best to make use of them. I'm assuming that readers of this article are comfortable...

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Databases $5.99
Giant House Eyes

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Joe Strout 2010-05-11 (publication date)

One October Joe and his son turned their house into a giant house-sized monster, by making two large windows above the garage into a pair of animated eyes. The eyes move together, with quick movements followed by pauses, just like real eyes. The impression that the house is alive is...

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Intermediate Level $2.99
Good Database Design Principles

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Craig Boyd 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Designing a database upfront can save you a lot headaches later

Databases $3.99
Got Keys?

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Lars Jensen 2006-02-09 (publication date)

Most keyboard handling in REALbasic is synchronous; that is, you wait for a key-related event to occur, and you handle it without knowing whether or not the key has been released by the time your code executes. However, if you're modifying the behavior of a standard control, or programming a...

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Intermediate Level $2.99
Green Screen Saver

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Eugene Dakin 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Creating the Maxtrix movie effect in Xojo

Graphics/Printing $1.99
Gummy Globals

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Jens Bendig 2020-06-07 (publication date)

We know that using global variables is bad, but why is that and what can you do if you’ve already done it? Jens shares an interesting solution that doesn’t eliminate globals, but minimizes the problems they cause.

Coding Techniques $2.99
Hands-On Serial

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Aaron Ballman 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-06-08

Join Aaron Ballman as he takes you on a journey through the art of serial programming. Hands-On Serial describes how to write a real world serial application from start to finish. You begin the trek by finding a device which meets your needs, continue on to all of the various...

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Serial $4.99
Harmonic Motion: The pendulum

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JC Cruz 2008-10-19 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-10-13

The topic for today is the physics of harmonic motion. JC Cruz introduces a new algorithm that can solve more complex Ordinary Differential Equations with better precision and stability than the Euler Method. He also discusses the physics behind harmonic motion.

RB Version Required: 4.x

Code updated to operate in RB 2008r4

Graphics/Printing $4.99
Hashing for Security

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JC Cruz 2021-06-09 (publication date)

A first look at cryptographic hash functions

Algorithms $2.99
Hierarchical Listboxes

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Mark Nutter 2006-06-01 (publication date)

If you want to write an outline tool, a file browser, or any other application that displays information as an organized hierarchy of text, REALbasic's built-in Listbox control is a natural choice. Unfortunately, the built-in hierarchical Listbox control does not automatically handle expanding and collapsing rows when the user clicks...

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User Interface $3.99
HOTP Authentication

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Mattias Sandstrom 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Generate one-time passwords with Google Authenticator App and validate them in Real Studio

Web Edition (Xojo Web Apps) $2.99
How To Read A Data Model

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Craig Boyd 2019-06-09 (publication date)

In this article I intend to explain to you what a data model is and how to read one.

Within the field of data modeling there are several kinds of models and in order to make sure we are all talking about the same thing I need to briefly lay out,...

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Databases $3.99
HTTPSocket Upload

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Mark Nutter 2006-04-23 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-03-03

Mark Nutter is back again with an excellent article on how to upload files using the native HTTPSocket provided by REALbasic. His article will explain to you the how's and why's about the process, as well as provides you with a number of code samples which demonstrate this powerful utility....

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Networking $5.99
I Wish I Knew How to... Begin Programming Java with IntelliJ for the Desktop

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Eugene Dakin 2021-12-09 (publication date)

This book I Wish I Knew How to... Begin Programming Java with IntelliJ for the Desktop shows you how to use the popular Java programming language to create controls and interact with forms/windows on Windows, Ubuntu, and Raspberry Pi 32-bit Desktops.

There are many books that create console examples for Java,...

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Non-Xojo $15.99
I Wish I Knew How To... Begin Programming Python 3 GUI with IDLE

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Eugene Dakin 2019-05-20 (publication date)

There are many books that create console examples for Python, which is great to determine that the logic of a program works well. However, there is very little information on creating and controls and interact with forms and windows with Python 3. This is where this book is helpful.

There are...

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Non-Xojo $15.99
I Wish I Knew How To... Program OpenGL Legacy 2.1 64-bit for Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2022-11-19 (publication date)

A new book called I Wish I Knew How To... Program OpenGL Legacy 2.1 64-bit for Windows with Xojo has been released in November 2022 with version 3.0. There are three plugins which come with the book : 1) High performance window and controls, 2) OpenGL 2.1 code, and 3)...

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Graphics/Printing $49.99
I Wish I Knew How to... Program Raspberry Pi 4B Electronics with Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2021-02-21 (updated) Originally Added: 2020-06-30

This book is a major edition, as many aspects have been changed, rewritten, updated, and created. You can do many things with the Raspberry Pi — some have built a Star Trek interface, while others have built robots. This book provides the building block to work with Xojo to react...

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Raspberry Pi $24.99
I Wish I Knew How To... Program SQLite with Xojo API2

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Eugene Dakin 2023-08-30 (updated) Originally Added: 2020-12-31

I Wish I Knew How to… Program SQLite with Xojo API2 delves into the mystery of programming a back-end database.

The book is written as a guide and reference to Xojo programmers who program Desktop Applications in Windows and Mac. There are no plugins, dynamic link libraries (dll), COM, or Active...

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Databases $15.99
I Wish I Knew How To... Program the Canvas Control With Xojo Desktop 3

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Eugene Dakin 2021-02-21 (updated) Originally Added: 2020-12-31

I Wish I Knew How To… Program the Canvas Control 3 with Xojo Desktop has been released with major updates to API2 code and adding GraphicsPath. Thousands of code and description changes have been made, and the original examples have been kept to assist with converting old API1 code to...

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Graphics/Printing $15.99
I Wish I Knew... How to Program Word 2019 with Xojo API2 in Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2021-06-28 (publication date)

Microsoft Word is the most recognized document creator and printer, with a large following of users who are familiar with this program. The programming Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is used to program custom reports, and Xojo uses a plugin to allow remote control Microsoft Word through VBA.

The book I...

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Windows Specific $15.99
Implement API1 Declares With Xojo on Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2019-07-28 (updated) Originally Added: 2018-12-20

Xojo Windows Declare Version 3.2 has just been finished with more examples, more constants, more data, more explanations, updates from ANSI to Unicode, all Windows 10 compatible, both 32-bit and 64-bit compatible, and updated to Xojo 2018 r3.

Xojo provides a RAD (Rapid Application Development) environment because it protects the user...

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Windows Specific $15.99
Implement API2 Declares With Xojo on Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2024-09-18 (updated) Originally Added: 2020-05-14

I Wish Windows Declares with Xojo API2! is updated. Added more examples to Windows in Version 4.7 (September 2024) in this >1,200 page book. View it at https://scispec.ca/index.php/books, and purchase at https://xdevlibrary.com. It’s a free update for 4.x owners

Xojo provides a RAD (Rapid Application Development) environment because it protects the...

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Windows Specific $15.99
Implementing Scrollable Control Lists

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Charles Yeomans 2008-10-19 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-10-13

Scrollable control lists are common in user interfaces of all sorts of applications. In this article, we will write a simple example to illustrate an approach to implementing them.

RB Version Required: Rb2006

Intermediate Level $4.99
Improve WeakRef Performance

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Thomas Tempelmann 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Cache WeakRefs to gain speed

Coding Techniques $1.99
Improve Your Spelling

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JC Cruz 2019-06-09 (publication date)

In “Mind Your Spelling”, JC showed how to build a basic spell-check engine. This engine can detect any suspect words in a target phrase. It lets users edit the suspect word or replace it with one from a list of possible spellings. It also lets users ignore a suspect word...

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Text $3.99
In Search of Text

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JC Cruz 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Offering a text search feature for your users is a common and important task, but how should you implement it? What’s the best method for your situation? In this in-depth article, Jose explores several approaches to searching text so you can find the right system for your needs.

Text $4.99
In-App Notifications: A system where your code can talk to itself

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Sam Rowlands 2018-06-13 (publication date)

Have you ever needed to share information between different parts of your program? For instance, have a control pass some data to a dialog box? Sam shows off a system he created to automate this.

Algorithms $3.99
Inline HTTP

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Adam Shirey 2008-01-29 (updated) Originally Added: 2007-02-22

Inline HTTP is a plugin that enables you to easily turn any REALbasic application into a functional webserver, giving you countless options for administrative access, multimedia capabilities, multi-user experiences, and more.

Variable handling parallels PHP's GET, POST, COOKIE, and REQUEST autoglobals, and includes the abilities to buffer output and easily set...

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Plugins / Source Code $0.00
Inside HandleSpecialURL

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Christian Schmitz 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Web Edition provides a full web server that can handle custom URLs via the HandleSpecialURL event. Christian demonstrates how to use this to create your own REST-like API.

Web Edition (Xojo Web Apps) $1.99
Inside Xojo

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Christian Schmitz 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Exploring Delegates, WebFile, and WebPicture.

Xojo Language $2.99
Integrating Licensing Outfitters with your REAL Studio code

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Adam Shirey 2013-05-13 (updated) Originally Added: 2013-05-13

Adam Shirey's latest article is a How-To on integrating Licensing Outfitters into your code base. This endeavor aims to help software developers that either can't or don't want to spend the time focusing on the licensing scheme side of their software. Our goal is to provide licensing source code in...

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Algorithms $0.00
Intro to Fun Parts 1 and 2

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Daniel Gross 2020-06-07 (publication date)

The idea behind Functional Programming is to eliminate the side effects of calculations that depend on a certain state by reducing everything to a repeatable function. What does that mean in practical terms? Daniel Gross has been exploring adapting Real Studio for Functional Programming and he shares his results in this introductory article.

Coding Techniques $4.99
Introducing Databases

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Mike Titlebaum 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Databases (and programming in general) are used to solve business problems. In order to learn about how to use a relational database, let's try to solve a sample business problem we've been presented with. We will soon see why we need to use a relational database rather than a simple...

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Databases $1.99
Introduction to Genetic Algorithms

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Adam Shirey 2014-09-26 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-03-13

Have you ever wanted to solve the Knapsack Problem, perform efficient employee scheduling, or find a novel approach to solving computationally difficult problems? If so, then genetic algorithms may be just what you need. This article discusses the introduction of genetic algorithms as one way to approximate solutions to problems...

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Algorithms $5.99
iPhone Dev: Creating iPhone applications with REALbasic

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Marc Zeedar 2010-08-25 (publication date)

Looking to target one of the hottest trends in recent years with your REAL Studio/REALbasic skills? Marc walks you though how to accomplish this in all lots of detail using REAL Studio and third party code.

Plenty of sample code included in the article and a thorough discussion of the code...

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Intermediate Level $4.99
Karel the REALbasic Robot

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Andy Dent 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Karel is a virtual robot that has been used for decades to teach programming. Andy created a version of Karel with REALbasic that uses RBScript to program the robot.

Xojo Script (formerly RBScript) $2.99
LDAP 101

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Norman Palardy 2008-02-09 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-02-09

You've probably heard the acronym LDAP before and maybe even gone so far as to learn it means 'Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.' That's all well and good but, what exactly does this mean? Better yet, what can you do with one? Microsoft's Active Directory is an LDAP server. So is...

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Networking $2.99
Linux Installation for N00bs

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Adam Shirey 2006-12-08 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-12-07

This article serves as an introduction to Linux, including what Linux is, a brief history, why Linux is important, and how to install a distribution of Linux (Fedora).

Every N00b needs a hand to hold and Adam extends his for you. Linux can be scary and frought with danger, especially if...

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Beginner Level $3.99
Loosely coupled systems

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Norman Palardy 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Low coupling is a good thing. The less you rely on undocumented internal behavior of a method, class, or even an entire piece of software, the less coupled your methods and programs are.

Coding Techniques $2.99
Make a Plugin API for your REALbasic application

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Norman Palardy 2006-12-07 (publication date)

Have you ever wanted to make an application that other developers could add functionality to? By adding one or more plugins to an application third parties can expand the range of functions that can be performed. Norman Palardy is the man to show you how, in this novel length definitive...

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Xojo Language $5.99
Making Hash

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JC Cruz 2022-06-28 (publication date)

All about hash functions: what they are, how to use them, and how to code them.

Coding Techniques $4.99
Making PDFs

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Marc Zeedar 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Using a web service to convert files.

PDF $3.99
Mandrill and Xojo

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Scott Boss 2022-06-28 (publication date)

How to send bulk emails via Mandrill with Xojo.

Networking $1.99
Maze Generation

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Joe Strout 2006-01-25 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-21

Mazes are one of those simple puzzles that have been enjoyed throughout history. For most of that history, designing a maze required a lot of careful work. Nowadays, we can let our computers do the grunt work for us. In this article, we'll see how to write REALbasic code that...

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Games $1.99
Mercurial and Xojo

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Craig Boyd 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Mercurial is a power version control system. Craig likes its command-line interface and shows how to use it with your Xojo projects.

Non-Xojo $3.99
Migrating to REAL SQL Databases

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Will Leshner 2006-04-23 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Do you use the REAL Database in your projects? Have you considered moving to the new REAL SQL Database? Are you wondering what kind of problems you might run into? Then you have come to the right place. Will Leshner explains, step-by-step, how to migrate from the REAL Database to...

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Databases $4.99
Motor Control

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Eugene Dakin 2024-07-06 (publication date)

How to Use Soft PWM On Raspberry Pi.

Raspberry Pi $2.99
Mouse Gestures

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Joe Strout 2006-01-19 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-13

An exciting spelunking into the world of alternate input. Keyboards are so yesterday, using your mouse to make intricate and convoluted 'gestures' are today! Add the ability to trigger your program by using a slight curlicue with your mouse, it worked well for the Newton, it can work for you!...

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Algorithms $2.99
Move, Rectangle, Move!

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Sam Rowlands 2023-06-16 (publication date)

A Xojo Animation class

Graphics/Printing $2.99
Moving to AVFoundation: Leaving QuickTime Behind

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Christian Schmitz 2018-06-13 (publication date)

Since QuickTime won't be ported to 64-bit, QuickTime has been depreciated in favor of AVFoundation. Christian explains how to use AVFoundation for audio and video playback.

Multimedia $2.99
Multiprocessing Collection

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Markus Winter 2024-07-06 (publication date)

This collection contains several articles on implementing multiprocessing in Xojo. If you want to get the most speed out of your code, you’ll find plenty of tips and ideas here.

Coding Techniques $11.99
Networking 101

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Aaron Ballman 2006-01-18 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-13

Networking for those who know nothing about it!

Aaron takes you from the begining, explaing all of the details of networking, on both a Mac and Windows platform (and for good measure throws in Linux!) How do you connect to a remote machine? How do you set up a local machine...

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Networking $1.99
Networking 201

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Aaron Ballman 2015-01-12 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-13

Last time, we talked about what TCP is and how to use the TCPSocket class in REALbasic to communicate with another application over the network. In this article, we're going to cover another well-known protocol that REALbasic provides access to: the UDP protocol. It is going to be so simple...

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Networking $1.99
Networking 301

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Aaron Ballman 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-13

Previously, (In Networking 101 & Networking 201) we learned all about what the TCP and UDP protocols are as well as how to use them from within REALbasic. Now we are going to dig deeper into various classes that make use of our newfound knowledge. This article will cover how...

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Networking $1.99
Networking 401

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Aaron Ballman 2006-05-20 (publication date)

Aaron wraps up his phenomenal tutorial on networking with a great explanation of Endians, port security, game optimization and lots more! While the article is short, the info is sweet and will leave you with a satisfied feeling of knowing the subject of Networking with REALbasic. Take advantage of it today!

Networking $1.99
Networking for N00bs

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Aaron Ballman 2006-04-23 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

TCP networking as you have never seen it before, with everything you need to know to get up to speed quickly and easily. From the absolute start to the very end, Aaron leads you through the intricacies of TCP networking as only a true master could, holding your hand and...

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Networking $5.99
No Shortcuts for Shortcuts

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Marc Zeedar 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Supporting user-defined keyboard shortcuts is tougher than you'd think

Macintosh Specific $2.99
Not Speaking Gibberish is Good

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Thom McGrath 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Utilizing 'Smart Localization' in Mac OS X.

Most developers have considered localization for their projects. REALbasic makes attempts to assist in the process, but managing multiple builds can be difficult. Thom McGrath lays out the whys and hows to make this complex chore an easy burden. See for yourself how easy...

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Text $1.99
NSTabula Rasa

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Ulrich Bogun 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Although the desktop listbox is highly customizable, it lacks many of the features included in OS X's NSTableView control, let alone iOSListbox. The usual suspects like the MonkeyBread Plugins or MacOSLib contain implementations of NSTableView, Apple's native listbox control. And I am very, very certain a more flexible solution for...

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User Interface $2.99
Object Oriented Programming Column Bundle

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2014-09-26 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-01-30

Save on buying the articles individually by purchasing them as a bundle.

This is all 7 articles at one low price. Purchased separately they would be > $25.00

Lots of great reading and expert advice from Dr. Steinman.

Monthly Column $17.99
Object Oriented Programming with REALbasic Column #1

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2014-09-26 (updated) Originally Added: 2007-03-11

Welcome to the first of RBLibrary's new article series on object-oriented programming. Over the course of the upcoming months, I'll be covering principles of effective object-oriented design, programming conventions, as well as some techniques for ensuring that your programs are less likely to be affected by programming errors, better structured...

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Monthly Column $2.99
Object Oriented Programming with REALbasic Column #2

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2014-09-26 (updated) Originally Added: 2007-04-01

This month, I'd like to discuss one method of ensuring the correctness of an object-oriented program. Of course, it is difficult to ensure that a program is 100% correct, but we can state a program's specifications and determine if the program meets those specifications. Design by Contract (or DbC for...

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Monthly Column $3.99
Object Oriented Programming with REALbasic Column #3

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2014-09-26 (updated) Originally Added: 2007-05-21

UNIT TESTING - This month, we'll be discussing a technique that's complementary to Design by Contract — unit testing, a way of automatically checking that methods are doing the right thing and, more importantly, do not "break" when you make changes to your program. In DbC, we individually examined both...

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Monthly Column $3.99
Object Oriented Programming with REALbasic Column #4

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2014-09-26 (updated) Originally Added: 2007-06-07

Now that we've covered techniques for reducing the number of unintentional errors in programs through Design by Contract and unit testing, it's time to return to object-oriented design. Specifically, we're going to look at object-oriented design flaws, and how to detect them with a process called quality assurance (QA). Quality...

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Monthly Column $3.99
Object Oriented Programming with REALbasic Column #5

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2014-09-26 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-01-31

In the 4th installment we looked for tell-tale signs of incorrect design called code "smells." Just as cheese starts to smell a bit ripe as it's going bad, programs also have their own "smells" as they start to deteriorate and their design becomes suboptimal as code is continuously modified. Code...

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Monthly Column $3.99
Object Oriented Programming with REALbasic Column #6

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2014-09-26 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-02-28

One of the object-oriented constructs that was added to REALbasic in recent years is the class interface. This should not be confused with the more familiar user interface, which includes the visual elements of your program (windows, controls and menus). This is a programming interface, also called simply an interface...

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Monthly Column $3.99
Object Oriented Programming with REALbasic Column #7

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Dr. Scott Steinman 2014-09-26 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-04-29

Design patterns are descriptions of ways to solve commonly-encountered problems in computer programs that can be reused in many situations. They are not complete sets of code that you can just drag and drop into your program. Rather, many programmers discovered that the same problems kept cropping up in their...

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Monthly Column $4.99
Optimizing Client-Server Communications

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Mattias Sandstrom 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Mattias shares the challenge of optimizing the transfer of data between a client app and a server. This article outlines his solution and explains some of the details from the implementation, both on the client and on the server side.

Networking $3.99
Optimizing Parsing Code

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Brendan Murphy 2020-06-07 (publication date)

The developer of the FTC (Formatted Text Control), a full-featured word processor control for Real Studio, reveals one of his secrets for making parsing code lightning quick.

Coding Techniques $1.99
Optimizing with Shark

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Mark Nutter 2006-04-23 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-03-28

If you want to squeeze maximum performance out of your REALbasic applications, and you are developing under Mac OS X, you need to know about Shark, the free profiling tool available from the Apple Developer web site. Shark runs in the background while your application is running, peeking at your...

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Intermediate Level $5.99
Optimizing Xojo Apps

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Christian Schmitz 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Some unexpected performance and memory implications

Coding Techniques $1.99
Overflow Errors

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Markus Winter 2022-06-28 (publication date)

I'm especially wary of overflow errors, where a number becomes too large (or too small where negative numbers are concerned) for the variable to hold it and consequently it "flows over" -- meaning a positive number becomes negative or a negative number becomes positive. If overflow occurs, then the number...

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Xojo Language $1.49
Path Finding

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Joe Strout 2006-03-17 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-03-17

Imagine you're in a dense forest, tired and hungry from a long day of hiking. Most of the underbrush is impassable, so you're forced to stick to the trails. All you want is to get back to the lodge as quickly as possible. Fortunately, you have a trail map. So...

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Games $3.99
Path to Success: Starting a new software business

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David Mancuso 2010-05-11 (updated) Originally Added: 2010-05-11

A number of us in the REALbasic world are corporate programmers; that is, programmers for our organization. A number of us program for fun or to learn. Others program to make that application that the world needs. Usually at some point, this third group thinks about starting a business. At...

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Beginner Level $1.99
Picture Packer

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Marc Zeedar 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Picture Packer is designed to solve four key problems with managing graphics with REALbasic:
  • It supports transparency so you no longer need a separate mask file for each graphic.

  • No matter how many pictures you have or what sizes they are, there’s only a single file to link to or import into...

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Graphics/Printing $1.99
Polish Your Application

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Aaron Ballman 2006-11-02 (publication date)

You have your latest and greatest program all finished, or so you think, let Aaron professionally guide you through the final touches of making your program all it can be.

Localazation, Globalazation, Accesibility, Documentation, Security, Compatiability, Upgradability and that all important Chrome. All included in this great text for everyone from...

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Intermediate Level $6.99
PopupMenu Magic Show

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Sam Rowlands 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Tricks for Customizing Popupmenus

User Interface $2.99
PostgreSQL with Xojo Desktop

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Eugene Dakin 2014-02-23 (publication date)

PostgreSQL is an enterprise database which has many built-in attributes that are expected: complex transactional loads, multi-users, fast, and stable. This book has many examples for the Xojo Desktop. Here are a few areas of the many example provided and discussed:
  • Joins
  • Thread and Progress Bar
  • Transaction
  • Alias
  • CRUD (Create, Read,...

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Databases $12.99
Predicate For Data Series

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JC Cruz 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Building and implementing a basic predicate model (parts 1 and 2).

Coding Techniques $5.99
Pretty Print Dialog For Your Mac Applications

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Sam Rowlands 2018-06-13 (publication date)

Apple has a feature on the Mac where it can display a print dialog that's combined with the page setup dialog for a more dynamic printing user interface (including a live print preview). In this introduction, Sam shows you how to implement this in your own apps.

Graphics/Printing $2.99
Printing with Templates

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Jens Bendig 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Instead of making your simple app support complicated printing, why not use a pre-formatted template instead?

At the REALbasic Developer Conference in Frankfurt at the end of 2008 at least two developers talked to me about how to generate print files. They seemed to think this was something like brewing magic...

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Graphics/Printing $1.99
Program Access 2010 with Xojo Desktop Apps

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Eugene Dakin 2015-06-21 (updated) Originally Added: 2013-07-09

I Wish I Knew How To Program Access 2007/2010/2013 with Xojo Desktop Apps in Windows is for the beginning or intermediate programmer to learn Xojo and interfacing with Microsoft Access. This is an essential book for those wanting to use the additional strength of Access in addition to the adaptability...

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Windows Specific $10.99
Program Excel 2010 with Xojo in Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2015-09-27 (updated) Originally Added: 2013-06-27

Instructions for the beginning or intermediate programmer to learn Xojo and interfacing with Excel. This is an essential book for those wanting to use the additional strength of Excel in addition to the adaptability of Xojo.
  • Takes an easy approach with over 90 examples covering over 210 pages to guide you...

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Windows Specific $10.99
Program Excel 2016 with Xojo in Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2021-05-27 (updated) Originally Added: 2016-03-19

Excel is well-known in the business world for spreadsheets and math, and did you know that Excel can even create a 3D Animated Coaster! This book “I Wish I Knew How to … Program Excel 2016 with Xojo in Windows” goes into the numerous options of programming Excel. With the...

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Windows Specific $15.99
Program Excel 2019 with Xojo API2

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Eugene Dakin 2023-07-09 (updated) Originally Added: 2021-05-27

If you are starting out with programming or are a professional in Excel and Xojo, the I Wish I Knew How to… Program Excel 2019 with Xojo API2 book is your guide to answer many of the questions and provides solutions to programming Excel 2019 with Xojo. This book is...

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Windows Specific $15.99
Program Excel with REALStudio in Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2014-10-14 (updated) Originally Added: 2011-02-20

This guide uses the power of REAL Studio in conjunction with the power of Excel. The question that is frequently asked is 'why not just create the program in Excel?' The answer is confidentiality, security, and automation. It is relatively common knowledge that programs created in Excel are not secure...

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Intermediate Level $10.99
Program HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2015-12-28 (publication date)

With the trio of HTML 5, CSS, and JavaScript, almost anything can be developed for a web page. There is even a well-developed Got Milk (www.gotmilk.com) site that uses these elements for an inspiring website. You can use these same tools to create your own unique jaw-dropping design. I Wish...

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Web Edition (Xojo Web Apps) $12.99
Program MS Access with REAL Studio

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Eugene Dakin 2012-03-04 (publication date)

The book is written as a guide and reference to REALStudio programmers who program Desktop Applications in Windows. There are no plugins, dynamic link libraries (dll), COM, or Active X parts to add. The book has a strong focus on DSN-less connections, and works with the new Microsoft Access 2010...

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Windows Specific $10.99
Program OpenGL Core 32-bit with Xojo on Windows and OS X

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Eugene Dakin 2018-11-03 (updated) Originally Added: 2016-11-13

There are many impressive games that have been created with OpenGL, such as Doom 3, Counter-Strike, various Medal of Honor titles, Need for Speed, and many others. This book will provide you with the basics to start your own OpenGL core projects on Xojo. Watch the video clips at SciSpec.ca...

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Graphics/Printing $15.99
Program Plugins with Xojo in Windows Version 2.0

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Eugene Dakin 2015-04-14 (updated) Originally Added: 2015-04-14

Version 2.0 (April 2015) of the book I Wish I Knew How to… Program Plugins with Xojo on Windows is a complete rewrite of the previous book. The first version of this book was an introduction and is out-of-date. The second version contains many examples with the fundamentals, Module, Classes,...

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Windows Specific $12.99
Program Raspberry Pi 2 B Electronics with Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2016-09-24 (updated) Originally Added: 2016-06-08

You can do many things with the Raspberry Pi, and some have built a Star Trek interface, while others have automated their house. This book provides the building block to work with Xojo to react with the real world through its motherboard to allow you to make your own interesting...

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Raspberry Pi $20.99
Program Raspberry Pi 3B+ Electronics with Xojo - Stretch Edition

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Eugene Dakin 2018-07-12 (publication date)

You can do many things with the Raspberry Pi, and some have built a Star Trek interface, while others have built robots. This book provides the building block to work with Xojo to react with the real world through its motherboard to allow you to make your own interesting device....

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Raspberry Pi $20.99
Program the Canvas Control 2 with Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2019-04-08 (publication date)

I Wish I Knew How To… Program the Canvas Control 2 with Xojo Desktop will provide you with the ability to learn how to modify pictures, graphics, make animation, and how to make two games.

The focus of this book is to work with topics related to the Canvas Control. All...

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Graphics/Printing $15.99
Program the Canvas Control with Xojo Desktop

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Eugene Dakin 2014-07-20 (publication date)

I Wish I Knew How To… Program the Canvas Control with Xojo Desktop will provide you with the ability to learn how to modify pictures, graphics, make animations, and how to make two games. The focus of this book is to work with topics related to the Canvas control. All...

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Graphics/Printing $12.99
Program Windows 10 Registry with Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2016-12-04 (updated) Originally Added: 2016-07-29

Windows Registry is the heart and soul of your computer, and can change the applications when you right-mouse-click your desktop, to remembering your window position. This book show the fundamental programming parts that work with Xojo to change the registry with your program. With great power comes great responsibility --...

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Windows Specific $15.99
Program Windows WMIC with Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2018-05-29 (publication date)

Has someone ever asked you the question "Is my computer 32-bit or 64- bit?" WMIC is the command that can retrieve this information about a Windows Operating System and almost all of the components installed on the computer. WMIC is the abbreviation for Windows Management Instrumentation Command-Line that has been...

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Windows Specific $15.99
Program Word 2010 with REALStudio in Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2015-09-27 (updated) Originally Added: 2012-06-16

Excel is well-known in the business world for spreadsheets and math, and did you know that Excel can even create a 3D Animated Coaster! This book "I Wish I Knew How to … Program Excel 2016 with Xojo in Windows" goes into the numerous options of programming Excel. With the...

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Intermediate Level $10.99
Program Word with Xojo in Windows

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Eugene Dakin 2019-02-19 (updated) Originally Added: 2013-10-28

With Microsoft Word is celebrating its 30th birthday this year it would be remiss to mention that the codename for Word 1.1 was ‘Bill the Cat’ which is very popular and has sold many figurines just as Word has sold many copies.

If you need reports that can be edited after...

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Windows Specific $15.99
Quartz Composer - Video - QuickTime and REALbasic

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Erick Tejkowski 2006-02-09 (publication date)

Apple recently released Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and QuickTime 7. This software combination adds some interesting features to the Mac OS of interest to REALbasic developers. In particular, Apple snuck a great new tool into Tiger, called Quartz Composer. Quartz Composer lets you do many different things, but foremost,...

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Macintosh Specific $2.99
QuickTime for Fun and Folly

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Erick Tejkowski 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Ever since the early days of REALbasic, QuickTime has been an important part of the product. Read along as Erick Tejkowski describes many of the great QuickTime functions available in REALbasic.

Graphics/Printing $1.49
Ramblings on REALbasic

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Aaron Ballman 2010-06-04 (updated) Originally Added: 2010-01-20

Product Description For the past five years, Aaron Ballman has consistently blogged about REALbasic programming and a host of other subjects. This book is an edited and updated compilation of over 200 of the best blog entries, including new content that's never been seen before. This book contains an enormous...

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Books (soft copies of books) $35.00
RB LDAP Module

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Norman Palardy 2008-02-09 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-02-04

REALbasic source code that permits searching, reading and writing of entries in an LDAP including binary items like pictures and sounds.

It also has a mechanism to retrieve the class hierarchy from an LDAP server so you can determine mandatory and optional attributes for an LDAP entry at run time.

Plugins / Source Code $50.00
Real-Time Mesh Deformations

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Joe Strout 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-03-17

If your 3D graphics needs involve moving rigid, pre-determined models around in space, REALbasic's got you covered. That's easy. But what if your models need to change shape in ways that aren't defined until run-time? This might be the case, for example, if you're animating a mathematical function entered by...

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Graphics/Printing $3.99
REALGraphics: Basic Image Processing

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JC Cruz 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Image processing is a large group of algorithms that operate on data in a digitized image. Some enhance certain traits of the image; others measure parts of that image. Some transform the image into a different form; others filter out data from the image.

Many of these algorithms have been used...

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Graphics/Printing $3.99
REALScience Basic Planetary Motion

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JC Cruz 2008-10-19 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-10-13

A discussion of the basic physics behind planetary motion. JC also covers some of the issues involved when simulating a planetary system.

He also demonstrates how to use a vectorial version of RK4 to simulate a three-body system.

RB Version Used For Article: 4.5

Code has been updated to work in 2008r4

Graphics/Printing $4.99
REALSecure: Random Number Encryption

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JC Cruz 2010-05-11 (publication date)

In this article JC Cruz will show you how to use a random number generator as the basis of a cipher system. We will also learn more about the LFSR generator, and how to make it non-linear. We will then build a basic Vernam cipher using the modified LFSR generator and REALbasic.

A great article on cryptography and ciphers.

Expert Level $2.99
REALSecure: Vernam Cipher and E-mail

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JC Cruz 2010-08-25 (publication date)

In this article JC Cruz looks into the topic of e-mail encryption, the basics of an e-mail system and the security issues that plague such a system.

Then JC develops two custom classes that use the Vernam cipher to encrypt a message and sample code that sends and receives an encrypted message.

Expert Level $4.99
REALSecure

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JC Cruz 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Curious about encryption? Here’s what you need to know about using encryption ciphers in REALbasic. You’ll be hiding data in no time!

Algorithms $3.99
REALWord: Measuring Text Readability

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JC Cruz 2015-09-17 (updated) Originally Added: 2010-07-04

Welcome to the first in a series of articles on the subject of text processing and manipulation. Today, we will look into the topic of readability metrics. We will learn one common form of metric and use REALbasic to implement and test that metric.

The Concept of Readability

Word processors...

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Expert Level $2.99
Refactoring REALbasic Code

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Joe Strout 2008-10-19 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-10-16

Conventional wisdom and experience say that you design your code first, and then you actually write the code. Within the last decade, this conventional wisdom has been turned on its head. Software engineers now routinely change the design of existing code, through a systematic process known as refactoring. Refactoring is...

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Intermediate Level $4.99
RegEx Explained

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Mark Nutter 2006-12-13 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

If you're working with strings in any capacity at all (and what developer isn't), it's hard to deny the flexibility of regular expressions. Why use complex parsing code to process a string when you can do the same thing in a concise, 20 character regex pattern? And if you put...

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Text $4.99
RegEx Revisited

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JC Cruz 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Confounded by regular expressions? Learn how to use these powerful text processing routines in your REALbasic applications.

Coding Techniques $4.99
Renegades: a Realtime 3D Game Engine

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Joe Strout 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Let Joe Strout lead you through the narrow corridors of creating a 3D game engine of your own. As you crawl through the code with Joe, getting your hands dirty and your mind expanded, you will learn how to apply 3D game engine design to your own project. Come on,...

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Games $2.99
Reporting Valentina: How to use Valentina Reports with Xojo

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Paul Budd 2018-06-13 (publication date)

This article demonstrates how to use Valentina Reports with Xojo.

Databases $2.99
Reporting with REALStudio

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xDev Magazine 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Get started with the report writer.

Databases $2.99
Reports Revisited

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Ulrich Bogun 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Here we are presenting a few ways to make Xojo’s built-in Report Designer a bit more versatile.

Databases $2.99
Retina, Retina, Retina

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Sam Rowlands 2022-06-28 (publication date)

I want to explain the consequences of doing Retina the right way and the wrong way, and how these affect your application and your end users. Everything in this article is based upon the experience I've gained in creating Retina-compatible applications with Xojo since 2012.

User Interface $2.99
Ring Tones

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James Noe 2006-01-25 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-21

There are times when it is useful to audibly alert the user that something has happened. One technique is to use the Beep command as an alert; however, this is somewhat limiting. A beep is often used to indicate an error condition, or that a long running process has finished....

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Multimedia $1.99
Road Work

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Marc Zeedar 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Working While Traveling.

Business $1.99
Router-Proof Your App

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Aaron Ballman 2015-01-12 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

So you've come up with this great networked application, and you'd like to deploy it to the average computer user. You're going to have a central server that all the clients communicate with. You want to use UDP for its speed in this application, but you don't want your client...

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Networking $1.49
Saving Data

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Marc Zeedar 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Introducing a simple method for saving a data structure.

For many programs, saving data is relatively trivial. Text in an EditField can be saved to a simple text file, or the contents of a listbox can be saved in a tab-delimitated file. Both of these tasks can easily be automated for...

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Coding Techniques $4.99
School of Mantis

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Tam Hanna 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Tired of a million Post-It reminders tacked to your monitor? Tam demonstrates how to install and use the open source Mantis bug-tracking system and explains why tracking bugs is essential to your success.

Coding Techniques $1.99
Scripting for Fun and Profit

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Marc Zeedar 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Lately I've created several projects where the main application is little more than a run-time engine and the core work is done via RBScripts. Why use such an architecture? The main benefit is flexibility. By not building the core into the app itself, I am free to modify the core at any time.

Xojo Script (formerly RBScript) $1.99
Securing your data - Getting Started With Ciphers

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Brad Swanson 2008-03-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-03-01

In this introductoy article Brad walks you through the creation of a cipher to help keep prying eyes out of your data. In it you'll look at the design and implementation of a cipher in REALbasic. It starts simple and works up to a cipher that is increasingly robust.

An introduction to ciphers and their implementation in REALbasic.

Beginner Level $2.99
Serial Number Generation

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Adam Shirey 2007-01-04 (publication date)

Adam opens with…

'To the casual computer user, a serial number is a string of letters and numbers that — through some small miracle — determines whether you can or cannot install a particular piece of software. To the seasoned software engineer, it is the combination of elegant discrete mathematics and...

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Intermediate Level $6.99
Serial Numbers 201

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Adam Shirey 2008-11-16 (publication date)

Adam's second article about serial number generation continues the concepts from the first articles idea of two-way encoding by giving us the opportunity to encode expiration dates and upgrade time frames into keys. It will also use a more realistic method of building your keys than adding arbitrarily generated numbers.

Intermediate Level $4.99
Serial Programming for Beginners

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Aaron Ballman 2015-01-12 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-13

Have you ever wanted to write some software that interfaces with a physical device? For example, have you ever thought of writing a program that tells you why your 'check engine' light is on? If you have, then what you want to do is some serial programming. This article is...

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Serial $1.49
Sharing Data for Health

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J.C. Cruz (anarakisware@gmail.com) 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Designing and implementing an export engine

Coding Techniques $7.99
Sheet Programming

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Charles Yeomans 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-02-09

MacOS X introduced the idea of a sheet; a dialog attached to a window that drops down to provide document-modal interaction. Dialogs in prior versions of MacOS were usually application-modal. Sheets allow better modularity in the user interface of an application. However, unlike application-modal dialogs, sheets are not blocking; that...

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Macintosh Specific $1.49
Shrink Your Apps!

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Mattias Sandstrom 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Lose that extra app-fluff

Coding Techniques $1.99
Simple is Better

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Mark Strickland 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Creating a text messaging system with Xojo.

Networking $3.99
Simulating Blackjack

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Jens Bendig 2020-06-07 (publication date)

If you’re a Xojo programmer and you lose at blackjack in Las Vegas, what do you do? Naturally you write your own simulator so that you can practice your strategies without losing your shirt! Jens shares his code and explains how he developed his Xojo project.

Games $4.99
Smart Localization: How to set up your app for international use

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Trisha Duke 2018-06-13 (publication date)

If you've struggled localizing your apps for use in different languages, this article explains a technique to make that task more pain-free.

Text $2.99
Smart Reporting

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Trisha Duke 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Sometimes a custom-made reporting solution is the answer. Trisha shares her method.

Databases $1.99
Software Marketing for Independent Developers

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Dave Wooldridge 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Most shareware developers, and even a large percentage of commercial developers, find themselves battling the same common obstacle: Limited budgets. The goal of this article is to shed some light on cost-effective marketing strategies and opportunities that won't break the bank. Use the no-nonsense info in this article to highlight...

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Business $3.99
Solving Sandboxing Issues

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Sam Rowlands 2022-06-28 (publication date)

The App Sandbox is a great end-user security concept. The Sandbox governs what an application can and cannot do. This means that a virally-infected word processor, for instance, cannot go and infect other applications or rampantly damage files on the user's disk.The developer's pain comes from the App Sandbox's greatest...

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Macintosh Specific $2.99
SQLite with Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2015-02-20 (updated) Originally Added: 2013-12-30

SQLite is a zero-configuration, serverless, transactional, and self-contained database. Here are a few areas of the many examples provided and discussed:
  • Joins
  • Thread and Progress Bar
  • Transaction
  • Alias
  • Encryption/Decryption
  • CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
  • Reports
  • Prepared Statements (Select, Update, Delete, Insert)
  • SQL Injection
  • SQLite Reserved Words
  • Delete Field Workaround
  • Add Table...

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Databases $12.99
SSL 201

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Adam Shirey 2008-08-24 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-08-05

Need more about SSL and RB?

In this article Adam shows you how to use REALbasic and SSL to make a secure server and more with SSL.

Samples included.

Another excellent article from one of our most-read authors.

Intermediate Level $5.99
SSL For Noobs

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Adam Shirey 2008-02-01 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-01-30

Need to learn about setting up and using SSL? Let Adam show you how to use REALbasic and SSL to make your TCP/IP communications secure.

Another excellent how-to from one of our most-read authors.

Networking $5.99
Staying Out of Jail

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Mark Strickland 2022-06-28 (publication date)

What would cause you to go to jail if you did not store a ZIP Code in the correct format in your database? Well, according to U.S. laws—HITECH Act and HIPAA—if you don't keep ZIP Codes and 17 other pieces of data that are part of what is called Personal...

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Databases $2.99
Stock Tracker Collection

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Marc Zeedar 2024-07-06 (publication date)

In this collection, we exploring ways to get stock info, improve upon our techniques with XojoScripting, and eventually combine stock scripting and PDF generation to output reports of your stock porfolio.

Xojo Script (formerly RBScript) $11.99
Survival of the Fittest

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Johnathan Mercer 2020-06-07 (publication date)

How to use genetic programming in REAL Studio to find the best solution to your problem!

Algorithms $2.99
The Apple About Box

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Sam Rowlands 2018-06-13 (publication date)

Learn how to create a proper Apple about box using system calls.

Macintosh Specific $3.99
The Assumption Approach

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Marc Zeedar 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Have the confidence to build your project the right way

Coding Techniques $2.99
The Case of the Broken Upgrade

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Mattias Sandstrom 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Following clues to solve a Xojo mystery.

Business $1.99
The Fine Art of Beta Testing

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Tam Hanna 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Releasing unreliable programs is the safest way to damage your reputation. Even though code coverage tools, code reviews, and pair programming can keep errors in check, nothing beats the stampede of a good beta testing team.

Coding Techniques $1.99
The Fine Art of Blowing Stuff Up

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Joe Strout 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Making things explode has always been an important part of video games. From ancient classics like Asteroids, to modern Quake derivatives, game developers have frequently needed to make things go 'BOOM!' Let Joe Strout and Jeff Quan walk you through the mysteries of exploding things, and we can guarantee that...

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Games $2.99
The GUI Design GUIde

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Tam Hanna 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Building your app's user interface

User Interface $1.99
The Magic of Barcodes

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Mark Strickland 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Mark shares his adventures creating a system with Barcodes, Web Apps, and iPhones.

Web Edition (Xojo Web Apps) $2.99
The MBS SQL Plugin

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Christian Schmitz 2024-07-06 (publication date)

An alternative way to connect to databases by using the MBS SQL Plugin.

Plugins / Source Code $2.99
The Meaning Gradient: Buttons should speak, not process

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Jens Bendig 2021-06-09 (publication date)

The Meaning Gradient reveals what is happening within the various levels of meaning within your program (from GUI to machine-level).If you can see the Meaning Gradient, designing and debugging is a joy because you can see the context of a low-level operation. If you can’t see it, it can be...

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Coding Techniques $1.99
The StringUtils Module

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Joe Strout 2009-06-03 (publication date)

REALbasic's string handling is, in some ways, quite sophisticated: it handles combinations of text encodings quite gracefully and does fancy lexicographic comparisons by default.

How many experienced programmers have come to REALbasic, and found themselves asking, 'Hey, where are all the string functions?'

Well, here they are!

Beginner Level $3.99
The Sunroom Project

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Mark Strickland 2022-06-28 (publication date)

Sometimes solutions don't have to be complex to solve complex problems. Having a creative approach can lead to putting together multiple puzzle pieces for a solution rather than custom code from scratch that takes lots of research and testing. One of my recent projects is a simple Web App that...

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Intermediate Level $2.99
The Tabbed Document Interface

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JC Cruz 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Here we take a look at the tabbed document interface, made popular by Safari and now a standard fixture of many web browsers. We will study three REALbasic classes with which to create said interface. Later, we will build a basic text editor that makes use of a tabbed interface.

User Interface $2.99
The Template-Method-Pattern

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Jens Bendig 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Do you sometimes have a problem like this: I have 2 (or 20) Classes, they are similar in their basic algorithm (i.e., they have about the same sequence of doing things, but in detail, they are doing different things). You see that you have double code, but it’s not so...

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Coding Techniques $1.99
The Way of the Thread

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JC Cruz 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Get started with threaded tasks

Threads $2.99
Thread APIs

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Aaron Ballman 2006-04-23 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

A thrilling journey into the nether regions of Threading API's. Aaron takes you by the hand, leading you through the murky underbelly of this little known, but quite valuable programming necessity.

Have no Fear, Aaron is here and by the time you come up for air, you will know all you need to about this engaging topic.

Threads $2.99
Threads in REALbasic

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Aaron Ballman 2006-04-23 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

All you ever wanted to know about Threads in REALbasic. Aaron says "A thread is not magical; it is merely a way to slice program execution into discrete bits." Between you and me, that sounds pretty magical, nay, very magical. If you want to learn the magic of threads and...

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Threads $2.99
Three Ways to Animate

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Joe Strout 2015-01-12 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

Nearly every software developer has a need to generate some animated graphics sooner or later. Animation is the bread and butter of game developers, but it can be used effectively in many other places as well, from an eye-catching About Box to a custom progress indicator. Let Joe Strout take...

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Graphics/Printing $2.99
To Proxy or Not To Proxy... That is the Confusing Question

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Mark Strickland 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Deploying multiple standalone Web Apps

Web Edition (Xojo Web Apps) $2.99
Tracer Bullet Development

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Tam Hanna 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Becoming more productive. The practice of Tracer Bullet Development... lets you see where things are headed as soon as you start and helps you aim continuously long before you're done.

Coding Techniques $1.49
Transmogrify Your Text

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Marc Zeedar 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Converting text files with RBScript

Text $3.99
Trapping for Errors

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JC Cruz 2019-06-09 (publication date)

Error handling is a must for any software product slated for public use. So in this article, we will explore how to detect and deal with code errors in a REALbasic project.

We will learn how to package an error as an exception, and how to trap it at run time....

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Coding Techniques $3.99
Trial Versions: Make your time-limited trial difficult to break

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Christian Schmitz 2008-10-19 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-10-16

This article is about some ideas on how to make a time-limited trial of an application. There are a few limits we have to keep an eye on and a few strategies on how to limit the user from resetting it too easily.

Intermediate Level $4.99
Understanding Encodings

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Matt Neuburg 2006-02-09 (publication date)

Judging from some of the messages on the REALbasic mailing lists, many people seem to be perplexed about encodings in REALbasic. However, there's no need to be. Most of those asking for help seem guilty of going to one extreme or the other -- either of worrying needlessly about encodings,...

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Text $1.99
Update Yourself

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Marc Zeedar 2006-02-09 (publication date)

In the old days, getting a new version of a program meant going to a store and buying a box with a disk in it. Then the internet came along and we could just go to the company's website and download an update. Today, most programs have a self-update feature...

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Networking $1.99
Upgrading Xojo

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Jim Meyer 2024-07-06 (publication date)

Should you upgrade your project?

Coding Techniques $1.99
Use MemoryBlocks with Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2017-09-07 (publication date)

Memory Blocks are commonly used with games because of increased speed, and are commonly used with Operating System APIs that are used to extend functionality of your program. If you have played a computer game that has nice graphics such as Medal of Honor, Need for Speed, or other real-time...

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Memory Management $15.99
Using Inline HTTP

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Adam Shirey 2015-01-16 (updated) Originally Added: 2007-02-21

Imagine for a moment, taking your existing GUI or command-line driven application, and grafting onto it a new interface type, a Web Interface?

A remote machine can access your application no differently than a local client, for that matter, any number of remote clients can use your application with high...

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Networking $3.99
Using JSON

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Mattias Sandstrom 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Using Web-based services with JSON

Text $1.49
Using Materialized Views

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Craig Boyd 2021-06-09 (publication date)

A New/Old Tool For the Toolbelt

Databases $1.99
Using Simple to Make the Complex

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Johnathan Mercer 2020-06-07 (publication date)

Cellular Automata is an example of how simple rules can produce complex results. Johnathan demonstrates this so you can explore the world of CA in Real Studio.

Algorithms $2.99
Using the Gofer Pattern

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Jens Bendig 2019-06-09 (publication date)

In this article, Trisha passes off of her useful tips for developers. Over the years of using Xojo, these tips have helped her to rapidly create applications which are robust and flexible.

Topics include naming conventions, subclasses, switchable functions,

Coding Techniques $2.99
VB.Net to Xojo

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Paul Abell 2019-05-30 (publication date)

Visual Studio Basic and Xojo are remarkably similar... but just enough different that those subtle changes can throw you off your programming game. What you need is a guide, someone to show you the Xojo ropes.

Thankfully, Paul Abell is here to show you how to make the VB.net to Xojo...

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VB.net $4.99
VB6 DLL Class to Xojo

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Eugene Dakin 2023-06-16 (publication date)

Getting Visual Basic 6 DLLs to Work in Xojo

VB.net $1.99
Vector Graphics

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Joe Strout 2015-01-12 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-02-09

REALbasic has a set of classes for manipulating graphic elements in an object-oriented way. Each object can be scaled, rotated, and configured, independently or in groups. These objects are represented mathematically, rather than as a set of pixels; this representation is known as 'vector graphics.' Vector graphics have a number...

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Graphics/Printing $1.99
Visual Studio C++ Win32 API Forms on Windows Desktop

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Eugene Dakin 2020-01-11 (publication date)

You can do many things with C++, and some have built the fastest programs on a Windows computer with this IDE. This book shows how to start programming Windows Desktop C++ Win32 API applications. C++ is the native desktop client for Windows desktop programs, which means that the programs are...

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Non-Xojo $15.99
When Hashes Collide

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JC Cruz 2021-06-09 (publication date)

Basic strategies for handling hash collisions

Coding Techniques $3.99
When Threads Share

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JC Cruz 2020-06-07 (publication date)

How to use mutual exclusion so that different threads can share the same resources.

Coding Techniques $4.99
When to Dim

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Marc Zeedar 2020-06-07 (publication date)

It’s debate time: is it better to “dim” variables at the top of your method or just before you need them?

Coding Techniques $1.99
Window Tricks: Building a Better Mac App

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Sam Rowlands 2018-06-13 (publication date)

The tricks in this article include:

  • OS Managed Window menu
  • Full Screen menu item
  • Adding a document icon to document windows
  • Auto saving and restoring of window positions
  • Adding controls to the window titlebar
  • Macintosh Specific $2.99
    Windows Fast Listbox Updating

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    Eugene Dakin 2023-06-16 (publication date)

    How to quickly update a Windows listbox without flickering

    User Interface $1.99
    Windows Installing: Using Inno Setup to Create a Windows Installer App

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    Marc Zeedar 2018-06-13 (publication date)

    Windows users expect an installer for their software, so you need one. If you're a Mac developer creating Windows apps, you may not be familiar with the process, so this article is a quick how to use the popular Inno Setup. The article was written using Windows XP, but the...

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    Windows Specific $3.99
    Working with Bitmasks

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    J.C. Cruz (anarakisware@gmail.com) 2023-06-16 (publication date)

    How to present and manage bitmask data

    Xojo Language $4.99
    Working With Histograms

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    JC Cruz 2019-06-09 (publication date)

    Today we will learn the basics behind an image histogram.

    First, we study the concept of a histogram and how it relates to image data. We then explore two ways of modifying the histogram data.

    Next, we build a set of REALbasic classes that will build and manage an image’s histogram data....

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    Graphics/Printing $3.99
    Working with Multiple Documents

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    JC Cruz 2021-06-09 (publication date)

    A look at the document-centric design and the EditField widget

    Text $3.99
    Write a Webserver in 100 Lines of Code or Less

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    Jon Johnson 2006-05-15 (publication date)

    You want to know about network programming, what better way than to build a webserver (which is fully functional and fully yours to use!) Jon will take you through the in's and out's of network programming, explaining in excruciating detail the TCPsocket, UDPsocket, IPCsocket and ServerSocket. You will be writing...

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    Networking $2.99
    Writing a Preferences Class

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    Charles Yeomans 2008-02-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2006-01-12

    Almost all applications need a way to save preference settings. The goal of this article is to write a reusable preferences class. Charles shows exactly how to accomplish the often daunting task of writing this kind of module, in clear, easy to understand terms. Grab this today and add preferences...

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    File I/O $4.99
    Writing OS X Apps for Game Center: Parts 1-3

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    Tom Baumgartner 2018-06-13 (publication date)

    If you like building Mac games, you may be interested in supporting users via Apple's Game Center. It's not easy, as Tom demonstrates in this multi-part article, but it can be worth the effort.

    Games $5.99
    xDev Database Collection

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    xDev Magazine 2021-06-10 (publication date)

    xDev Magazine has been publishing for over 18 years and just about every issue has included a column on databases. Over the years the column has featured different authors, so there’s a variety of perspectives, and the coverage has included how-tos, tips, design techniques, security, different database formats, and much...

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    Databases $19.99
    XML 101: Getting started with RB's XML Classes

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    Marc Zeedar 2008-10-19 (updated) Originally Added: 2008-10-16

    Unless your idea of computer programming still involves punch cards, you've at least heard of XML. However, you may not have had a chance to use it much, or know how it can be used. Or perhaps you know something about XML but REALbasic's complex XML classes are bewildering. Either...

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    Beginner Level $4.99
    XML for N00bs

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    Adam Shirey 2009-01-02 (updated) Originally Added: 2007-04-10

    XML, shorthand for Extensible Markup Language, is a generic markup language designed and recommended by W3C, the World Wide Web Consortium. It is designed for both human and computer readability of the data it represents. Join author Adam Shirey as he explains more about one of the most commonly used...

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    Text $4.99
    XML with Xojo

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    Eugene Dakin 2013-12-11 (publication date)

    There are many points to learn XML, such as connecting databases, displaying data in multiple formats, making the information tailored to the reader, adding security through schemas and more. With Xojo's ability to work on multiple operating systems, using XML adds to the already diverse Xojo environment. This book introduces...

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    Intermediate Level $12.99
    Xojo Algorithms Collection

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    xDev Magazine 2022-06-28 (publication date)

    All the Algorithms Columns in xDev Magazine (2002-2009).

    Algorithms $14.99
    Xojo Beginner's Collection

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    Marc Zeedar 2023-06-16 (updated) Originally Added: 2020-06-14

    xDev Magazine has been publishing for over 20 years and just about every issue has included a column called Beginner’s Corner. In that column we go in-depth on how to use a particular feature of Xojo, explore basic programming concepts, or give tips and instructions specifically geared toward beginners in...

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    Beginner Level $24.99
    Xojo Compiler Optimization

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    Christian Schmitz 2022-06-28 (publication date)

    Christian offers a priceless collection of tips on how to optimize your code.

    Coding Techniques $3.99
    Xojo Health Collection

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    J.C. Cruz (anarakisware@gmail.com) 2023-06-16 (publication date)

    This is a collection of 10 articles that ran in xDev from issue 13.1 through 14.6 covering various health-related applications, such as a health journal, medical alert system, and more. Since they build upon one another, we’ve combined them all into one purchase.

    Databases $19.99
    Xojo OOP Collection

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    xDev Magazine 2022-06-28 (publication date)

    All the OOP Columns in xDev Magazine (2002-2009).

    Coding Techniques $14.99
    Your Preferences in Keys

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    JC Cruz 2020-06-07 (publication date)

    All the details you need to know for storing your application’s preferences in key- value pairs.

    Coding Techniques $4.99