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DesktopTable.CellBoundsAt returns the bounds of a cell. Use those bounds to position an anchor control, then show a DesktopContainer as a popover.

https://blog.xojo.com/2026/10/29/desktop-table-cell-popover/

#DesktopDevelopment #SoftwareDevelopment #UserInterface
November 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
xojo.com
Somewhere in those numbers is the reason Tuesday went sideways 😀 . Give users a chart and a chance to spot it.

https://documentation.xojo.com/api/user_interface/desktop/desktopchart.html

#DataVisualization #DesktopDevelopment #DeveloperTools #Xojo
October 29, 2026 at 4:53 PM
xojo.com
Meet DesktopTable in Xojo 2026r3! Bring merged cells, progress bars, and reorderable columns to your desktop interfaces.

https://blog.xojo.com/2026/10/20/introducing-desktoptable-a-more-capable-desktoplistbox/

#AppDevelopment #DesktopDevelopment #DeveloperTools #Xojo
October 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
xojo.com
Make temporary status messages take care of themselves! Use Timer.CallLater to schedule a short UI update and keep your event handler focused.

https://blog.xojo.com/2026/02/02/optimizing-xojo-code-part-4-timer-calllater/

#DesktopDevelopment #Coding #DeveloperTools #Xojo
October 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM
xojo.com
Give users a keyboard-friendly search workflow across macOS, Windows, and Linux.

https://documentation.xojo.com/api/user_interface/desktop/desktopsearchfield.html#desktopsearchfield-pressed

#DesktopDevelopment #UserInterfaceDesign
October 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
xojo.com
Need buttons, images, and other controls inside your grid cells? Xojo’s DesktopGrid uses DesktopContainer cells, giving you room to build interactive layouts.

https://blog.xojo.com/2025/12/09/welcome-to-the-grid/

#DesktopDevelopment #UserInterfaceDesign #AppDevelopment #Xojo
October 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
xojo.com
Create a named Mutex when your app opens. If TryEnter returns False, another copy is already running. Show a message, quit, and call Leave when the app closes.

#Xojo #DesktopDevelopment #Concurrency #SoftwareDevelopment
September 15, 2026 at 3:34 PM
xojo.com
Text files force you to read from start to finish. BinaryStream can hop to any byte with BytePosition, read just what it needs, and write typed values like Int32 or Boolean directly.

https://documentation.xojo.com/api/files/binarystream.html

#Xojo #BinaryData #FileIO #DesktopDevelopment
August 25, 2026 at 3:31 PM
andymaleh.bsky.social
Blog post announcement of DB GUI 0.3.0 & Glimmer DSL for LibUI 0.13.1
andymaleh.blogspot.com/2025/11/db-g...

#ruby #desktop #gui #glimmer #dsl #libui #development #desktopdevelopment #programming #dev #software #softwareengineering
DB GUI 0.3.0 & Glimmer DSL for LibUI 0.13.1 Released
code master oop ruby jruby java jee jse desktop web gui glimmer swt libui tk gtk rails
andymaleh.blogspot.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
andymaleh.bsky.social
2) DB-GUI (Database Graphical User Interface Ruby Desktop Application):
- GitHub: github.com/AndyObtiva/d...
- RubyGem: rubygems.org/gems/db-gui

#ruby #db #gui #desktop #glimmer #dsl #libui #opensource #programming #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #desktopdevelopment
GitHub - AndyObtiva/glimmer-dsl-web: Glimmer DSL for Web (Ruby-in-the-Browser Web Frontend Framework). The "Rails" of Frontend Frameworks!!!
Glimmer DSL for Web (Ruby-in-the-Browser Web Frontend Framework). The "Rails" of Frontend Frameworks!!! - AndyObtiva/glimmer-dsl-web
github.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
andymaleh.bsky.social
I Am Not a Fan of Ruby
andymaleh.blogspot.com/2025/03/i-am...

#ruby #rails #rubyonrails #programming #software #code #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #webdevelopment #desktopdevelopment #frontenddevelopment #backenddevelopment #fullstackdevelopment #dev
I Am Not a Fan of Ruby
code master oop ruby jruby java jee jse desktop web gui glimmer swt libui tk gtk rails
andymaleh.blogspot.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
azulsystems.bsky.social
JavaFX just got a major boost with Oracle’s new JVP program now including commercial JavaFX support—check out this blog from @frankdelporte.be on why Azul has always, and will continue to, provide OpenJDK distributions that include #JavaFX. https://bit.ly/47Wl82U

#JavaDevelopers #DesktopDevelopment
The JavaFX Revival: Good News for the Community, Business as Usual for Azul
Learn about your options for JavaFX, and what Oracle's change in support means for Java users.
bit.ly
March 30, 2026 at 6:21 PM
puretech.news
Microsoft’s sketchy Win 10 vs Win 11 performance claims pit a 9-year-old PC against a modern machine to claim 2.3X gain #Technology #SoftwareEngineering #DesktopDevelopment #Microsoft #Windows11 #PerformanceClaims
Microsoft’s sketchy Win 10 vs Win 11 performance claims pit a 9-year-old PC against a modern machine to claim 2.3X gain
Microsoft claims that Windows 11 is 2.3 times faster than Windows 10, but fails to mention that the comparison is based entirely on new hardware versus old.
puretech.news
June 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
puretech.news
Gaming desktop with a mobile CPU — Asus tries a different approach with the TUF Gaming T500 #Technology #Hardware #DesktopDevelopment #GamingDesktop #AsusTUF #GamingTechnology
Gaming desktop with a mobile CPU — Asus tries a different approach with the TUF Gaming T500
The Asus TUF Gaming T500 desktop comes with Intel's 13th-gen laptop chips paired with Nvidia's RTX desktop GPUs
puretech.news
May 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
puretech.news
A version of Snake only playable with a microscope has been made — Meet Subpixel Snake #Technology #SoftwareEngineering #DesktopDevelopment #SubpixelSnake #MicroscopeGaming
A version of Snake only playable with a microscope has been made — Meet Subpixel Snake
A developer created a version of Snake that relies on animations at the sub-pixel level.
puretech.news
January 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
winsontang.com
Discover the power of Deno Desktop! 🚀 A seamless way to build desktop applications with TypeScript support. Dive into the latest features and get involved in the conversation. Your insights matter in shaping this innovative tool! #Deno #DesktopDevelopment

https://docs.deno.com/runtime/desktop/
August 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
xojo.com
Xojo's PDFDocument class lets you build forms with text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns, and submit buttons.
https://documentation.xojo.com/topics/printing/creating_pdf_forms.html

#Xojo #PDF #DesktopDevelopment
July 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
xojo.com
Heavy work does not belong on the main app thread. Xojo’s Worker class lets you push CPU-intensive jobs into separate helper processes..

https://documentation.xojo.com/topics/data_processing/faster_processing_using_the_worker_class.html

#Xojo #WorkerClass #DesktopDevelopment #Performance
June 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
matellio.bsky.social
Off-the-shelf tools not cutting it? Learn how custom desktop software delivers tailored efficiency for your business. https://www.matellio.com/blog/desktop-software-development/

#CustomSoftware #DesktopDevelopment #BusinessTech
Desktop Software Development – Process, Cost, and Features - Matellio Inc
Discover how custom desktop software development can streamline operations, boost efficiency, and transform your business.
www.matellio.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
markjackmilian.bsky.social
The decline of .NET desktop development is largely unspoken in tech circles. What does this mean for the future of app development? Join the conversation and share your thoughts! #DotNet #DesktopDevelopment
Just a moment...
medium.com
March 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
markjackmilian.bsky.social
Is .NET desktop development stuck in the past? This insightful read explores current challenges and potential future trends in the .NET ecosystem. #DotNet #DesktopDevelopment
Just a moment...
medium.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:15 PM