Issue 11.5 ("Weeds")

*Xojo is a Trip* by Keith Colbaugh

What is it like using Xojo for the first time? Probably nothing like this!

*Gardening with Xojo* by Marc Zeedar

What does Marc think about when programming? His vegetable garden. What does he think about when gardening? Programming! Now he mixes the two.

*Tips on Liking Xojo's Navigator* by Brad Hutchings

The new Xojo Navigator is controversial. Some want it thrown out completely. That's unlikely, so Brad's here with some tips to help you like the Navigator.

*When to Dim* by Marc Zeedar

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

*Adventures in Upgrading* by Marc Zeedar

Marc put off upgrading his big app for way too long—moving it to Xojo was a massive task. Perhaps you can learn from his experience.

Plus: Container Controls, Toolbars, SQLiteDatabase, Adjacency Model, more!