Welcome to Clarion Magazine's new site! We've implemented many new features, including a "favorite articles" list, a "read later" list, and the ability to rate articles. We also have a new "Roadmaps" feature that will transform how you find and manage your Clarion-related information (more on that later).
There's still some construction going on - for the latest updates, check the blog.
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Microsoft's LightSwitch product is now in public beta. It's is an impressive achievement, but at present, says Dave Harms, it's better suited to small .NET apps than to the kind of large-scale apps many Clarion developers create.
We've added a bunch of new features to the Clarion Magazine web site. Are you getting the most out them? In this screencast Dave Harms covers the article lists, navigation, the new Clarion developer roadmap, and much more.
Clarion 5 introduced the ability to sort queues with a function call. In this third installment Simon Kemp takes a closer look at the final version of the sorting function.
Clarion 5 introduced the ability to sort queues with a function call. In this second of three parts Simon Kemp goes over his sorting class and the accompanying template.
Clarion 5 introduced the ability to sort queues with a function call. But why would you want to do that? Simon Kemp explains not just why, but how, with a class and an easy to use template. Part 1 of 3.
The Clarion Magazine office will be closed through Tuesday, August 10. We'll be back on Wednesday. Meanwhile, take a look at our updated roadmap to Clarion development! It's not quite done yet (still a few hundred articles to slot into place, and some corrections to be made), but it'll give you a good idea of the scope of ClarionMag's content. And be sure to read the instructions on how to create your own customized view of the roadmap!
On August 23 Microsoft will release a beta version of LightSwitch, an application generator for .NET. Dave Harms looks at the LightSwitch announcements and wonders about the Clarion.NET AppGen and SoftVelocity's lack of communication.
SoftVelocity has released Clarion 7.1, which includes a long list of bug fixes and new features, such as a full-fledged window previewer and beta release of the new report writer. Is this the C7 release we've all been waiting for?