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Develop faster. Build native, cross-platform apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web and Raspberry Pi.
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Do you dive straight into the Main Window and start dragging controls, or are you the type who won't write a line of code until the project organization is perfect? 🤔

#Xojo #DevLife #Coding
January 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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With Xojo, your "I wish this existed" becomes "Look what I made" faster than any other tool. Desktop, Web, Mobile... what’s on your workbench this week?

#PowerfulXojo #AppDev #Coding #MondayMotivation
January 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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How did your coding journey start? 📟💻

Whether you began with REALbasic in the 90s or just downloaded #Xojo 2025r3 this week, we want to hear your story. What was the first app you ever compiled? 🛠️✨

#DevStory #Nostalgia #Coding #XojoCommunity
January 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Give your UI a makeover with the new DesktopGrid in #Xojo 2025r3!

Faster rendering, more flexibility, and powerful customization.

📖 Start here: https://documentation.xojo.com/api/user_interface/desktop/desktopgrid.html

#Xojo #UXDesign #DesktopApp #SoftwareEngineering #CodingWeekend
January 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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First full week of 2026: Done! ✅

Whether it was a minor bug fix or a major new build, did you ship this week?

#Xojo #ShipIt #DevLife
January 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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In Xojo 2025 Release 3, we’ve brought modern authentication to your web apps with official Passkey / WebAuthn support. This is a major step forward for both security and user experience.

🔐 Provide a secure, biometric, and passwordless experience today.

#WebDev #CyberSecurity #Passkeys #Coding
January 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Meet Jade, your new coding partner! 🤖

Included in #Xojo 2025r3, Jade is an AI assistant built right into the IDE to help you write code, squash bugs, and ship faster. Development just got a lot more helpful.

Update now and start asking Jade! #AI #Programming #JadeAI #DevTools
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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If you need a quick refresher or want to master a new feature for 2026, our YouTube channel is your best friend. From deep-dives to quick tips, we’ve got you covered.

Watch & Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@XojoInc

#Xojo #LearnToCode #Programming #DevTips
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January 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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If you ask him, Martin will say designing clean, intuitive user interfaces is one of his favorite parts of development. Though he’s also a Xojo MVP, he’s probably best know as the developer behind Android Design Extensions. https://blog.xojo.com/2025/09/22/spotlight-on-android-design-extensions/
January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Fresh coffee? ☕️ Check.
Xojo IDE loaded? 🖥️ Check.
Fresh goals? ✅ Double check.

The holidays were great, but it’s time to get back to building amazing apps. What’s the first thing you’re compiling in #Xojo this year? #Coding #DevLife
January 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Modify Xojo Android’s MobileTabPanel to behave more like the PagePanel found in Xojo Desktop and Web. Using PagePanel can be very useful in situations where you need greater freedom in designing your UI...

https://blog.xojo.com/2025/09/25/hide-the-tabs-in-an-android-mobiletabpanel-using-declares/
Hide the Tabs in an Android MobileTabPanel Using Declares – Xojo Programming Blog
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January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Has anyone been using DesktopGrid or Libraries yet? Built anything cool with them?
December 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Just saying...

Var s As String = "hello, world!"
Var m As String = MD5(s)

...is now possible.
December 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Xojo has a new Automatically Standardize Format coding setting with three options: Never, After Ending Line, or Always. Find it in Options - Coding.
December 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The #Xojo blog is buzzing! 🐝

We just recapped an incredible 2025 full of community guest posts and developer spotlights. Read the recap: https://blog.xojo.com/2025/12/18/community-contributions-to-the-xojo-blog-spotlight-on-guest-posts-in-2025/

#Xojo #Coding #IndependentDev #BuildInPublic
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Now that Libraries are out in the wild, it might be a good time for a quick refresher on Xojo’s recommended API design and naming guidelines. Useful if you want your public APIs to feel consistent and easy to use.
https://documentation.xojo.com/topics/api_design/api_design_and_naming_guidelines.html
December 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Did you know Xojo 2025r3 builds apps using the macOS 26 SDK? It unlocks native features immediately, like customizable toolbars!

Read the tip here:
https://blog.xojo.com/2025/12/17/tip-customize-toolbars-on-macos-apps/

#Xojo #macOSDev #AppDevelopment #CodingTips
December 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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If you build Xojo Web apps, the new WebUserAuthentication control helps you implement passkeys (WebAuthn/FIDO2) and handles the busy work like signatures and verification steps.
https://blog.xojo.com/2025/12/09/new-webuserauthentication-control-look-mom-no-passwords/
December 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Searching a 10,000-item array? 🧐

❌ Linear Search: Up to 10,000 comparisons.
✅ Binary Search: Max 14 comparisons.

Don't let your loops slow you down.

"The Beauty of Binary Searches" 👇
https://blog.xojo.com/2025/12/16/the-beauty-of-binary-searches/

#DevLife #CodeNewbie #Algorithms
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Here’s something cool to know about: how to create Xojo libraries that support multiple project types. Definitely worth a read 👀
https://blog.xojo.com/2025/12/09/creating-libraries-that-support-multiple-project-types/
December 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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What a week… In case you missed it, there’s a new Xojo release with major new features! 🚀
Download Xojo 2025r3 here: https://xojo.com/download/
And check out the details on the blog: https://blog.xojo.com/
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Some web apps come with… extras:
- A long checklist of packages and versions
- A fragile pile of configuration files
- A deployment guide longer than the feature list

With Xojo Web, you’re focused on shipping the app itself, not assembling a custom stack.
December 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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If your current dev tool:
• Forces everything through its built‑in database
• Buries your business logic in forms and hidden methods
• Treats ‘modern UI’ as an optional extra…

…it might be time to take Xojo for a spin 😉
December 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Every dev has that one feature they can’t live without.
In Xojo, what’s the feature or capability you rely on the most and why?

I constantly use "Analyze Project"...

#Xojo #AppDevelopment #DevTools #FavoriteFeature #IndieDev #DevCommunity
December 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Is a long loop freezing your Xojo app?

Check out how to solve this issue:
https://blog.xojo.com/2025/11/25/optimizing-xojo-code-part-2-using-a-timer-to-keep-the-ui-responsive/

#Xojo #AppPerformance #ResponsiveUI #Timers #CodeQuality
December 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM