Format your 4D Code in Visual Studio Code
A new feature of the VS Code extension arrives with 4D V20 R2: code formatting! In this blog post, we will delve into the details of this new functio...
July 24, 2023
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4D Language
Design application logic with strong typing, object oriented principles, structured error handling, and modular class architecture. Write clear, maintainable code that works consistently across desktop, web, REST, and client server environments.
Enhanced Error Management in 4D Code
Throwing errors in your 4D code is now possible starting from v20R2. Those errors behave as any 4D error: they trigger an error dialog or can be hand...
July 20, 2023
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Websocket Client
In today's interconnected world, the need for real-time updates is paramount for websites and IoT applications. A way to deliver information instantl...
July 17, 2023
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Declaring Class Properties
The 4D language is constantly improving. For v20, we bring you a new feature that will ease the use of your classes: declared class properties. Declar...
May 31, 2023
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Introducing the Latest Find and Replace Features
The "Find and Replace" feature in the code editor has existed for many years. Developers can easily and efficiently search and replace code, especiall...
April 27, 2023
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Comparison with an Undefined Value
Since the appearance of ORDA, classes, and other objects, you must work increasingly with undefined values. Since some of you are asking for an easie...
April 27, 2023
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New Built-in Websocket Server
In an increasingly connected world, websites or IoT applications must be updated in real-time. A way to deliver information instantly to your sites i...
April 27, 2023
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Object and Collection Literal Initializer
In your code, objects and collections can be instantiated using New object and New collection commands. However, starting from 4D v20, a more conveni...
April 26, 2023
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New Handy Functions for Collections!
The functions associated with collections were introduced with 4D v16 R6 and have evolved with the possibility to use formulas for some of them, like ...
April 25, 2023
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Catch errors everywhere
Error management is often a constraining part of development in all languages. In 4D, if you forget to call an error-handling method in a new process/...
February 6, 2023
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