Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Feb 13, 2024Should Xojo switch to Declarative UI?From time to time, I still take a look at the Xojo universe, even if it meanwhile requires a magnifying glass. However, it's hard to let go of nearly 20 years of using a tool, especially since the community is comprised of many talented, motivated, a...Discuss·68 readsXojodeclarative ui
Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Nov 25, 2023Google Play Requiring 20 TestersInteresting development on Google Play: As of November 13, 2023, anyone who opens a new indie account must have at least 20 testers before their app has a chance of being published in the store, according to the latest policy change. Alternatively, o...Discuss·149 readsXojosnafu
Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Oct 10, 2023Xojo Web AlternativesAfter expressing my frustration regarding what I perceived as the flawed development at Xojo, I received various responses from other Xojo users. Many of these responses had an undertone suggesting that alternative solutions also had their share of i...Discuss·41 readsVaadinxojo
Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Sep 25, 2023Xojo in the 2020sI initially didn't want to write anything more about Xojo. However, this thread reaffirms my decision to learn new tools nearly two years ago and ultimately part ways with Xojo: https://forum.xojo.com/t/request-of-true-multi-core-threads/74516 Though...Discuss·189 readsXojoxojo
Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Apr 22, 2023How To Learn Java in 2023?In the INN forum, whenever people express their desire to transition from Xojo to Java, a discussion about the most effective way to learn Java inevitably arises. https://ifnotnil.com/t/suggestions-for-a-xojo-replacement-to-create-cloud-web-apps/3227...Discuss·303 readsJavaJava
Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Apr 3, 2023Migrating Xojo Web 1 to Web2The best way to do it is simple: rewrite! (at least your UI code/design). Last year I wrote my final review on Xojo, a development tool I used for almost 2 decades. https://jeannot-muller.com/xojo-my-final-review One reason for leaving the platfor...Discuss·113 readsXojoxojo
Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Feb 16, 2023The Cross Platform Development ParadoxonFor decades it sounds promising to have ONE code base and to be able to use it for many platforms without having to reinvent the wheel every time. Is it really as easy, as clicking a button and to compile for all platforms? Java, Xojo, LiveCode, Pure...Discuss·96 readsXojoCross Platform App Development.
Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Nov 15, 2022What happened to Xojo ifnotnil.com?Is ifnotnil.com (INN) down? Yes, unfortunately, it is. For years ifnotnil.com was the alternative forum for Xojo-relevant postings, but also for alternatives to Xojo and general programming topics. These times are over now. Virtually overnight, the c...Discuss·63 readsXojoxojo
Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Oct 30, 2022Xojo — No Patches, No CryFor reasons that I can’t explain, members of the XOJO forum regularly ask why I and others are questioning the Xojo release model. After all, we would luckily live in free countries and no one is forced to upgrade.Another argument of those people: if...DiscussXojoxojo
Jeannot MullerProjeannot.hashnode.dev·Oct 29, 2022XOJO — My Final ReviewAs a former “fanboy” and defender of some Xojo decisions, I consider it fair to share my assessment after a year of silence here and on their support forum. As many are aware: I moved mainly to a quasar.dev stack for Web, with Go and Nodejs as the ba...Discuss·178 readsXojoxojo
