The July/August 2026 (24.4)  is included as a part of Omegabundle for Xojo 2026.

Columns in Issue 24.4

The regular columns in this issue you can look forward to in this issue.

Source Code - A Word from the Publisher by Marc Zeedar

The World Cup!

Beginner's Corner by Marc Zeedar

Generating xDev Cover Images

Xojo  Talk: Thoughts on Technology by Paul LeFebvre

Exploring Linux

MBS Spotlight: Learning the MBS Plugins by Stefanie Juchmes

Working With Files

Best of the Web - Programming articles you may have missed by Marc Zeedar

Apple Raises Prices, Goodbye Om Malik, and Siri AI.

Special Features in Issue 24.4

The feature articles in this issue you can look forward to in this issue.

Pre-Emptive Ultrasonic Range Sensor by Eugene Dakin
Connecting an ultrasonic range sensor to a Raspberry Pi isn't too difficult, but calculating the distances accurately is tricky. Eugene shows how to do this via a pre-emptive thread, ensuring reliability and accuracy with nanosecond timestamps.

Command-Line AI by Marc Zeedar
Marc explores the use of Apfel, a command-line tool, to generate AI article summaries. He overcomes the limitations of on-device AI by trimming file sizes and removing HTML tags, eventually integrating everything into a custom Xojo app.

Locked Down: Part 1 by William O'keefe
In this new series, William covers symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption, modes like ECB, CBC, and GCM, and emphasizes the importance of authentication. He aims to help developers build secure encryption modules, ensuring compliance with standards like HIPAA.

Hidden Gems by xDev Staff
Discover hidden gems in the 2026 Xojo OmegaBundle, which provides essential third- party tools and plugins that enhance productivity and project efficiency. Examples include the MBS timer class and the scalable Valentina Report Server. xDev Magazine (ISSN 1540-3122) is the ultimate source for tutorials and advanced techniques for programming with the Xojo development environment.

Plus: Running Linux, working with files, resizing images, and more!