Just in time for the start of summer, our “Summer 2012” releases are here! There are significant updates in every single one of our products — three editions of Data Abstract, four editions of RemObjects SDK (the new one being RemObjects SDK for Java), both editions of Oxygene, and Hydra.
Metro
The big theme this time around is our preliminary support for Metro and Windows 8. Since Windows 8 and Visual Studio 11 are in Release Preview right now, our support is preliminary, but rest assured that when they get released we will have finalized support right away. This means you can start developing native Windows 8 Metro apps today, so you are ready! You will find preliminary Metro support in Oxygene for .NET as well as Data Abstract and RemObjects SDK for both .NET and JavaScript.
Free JavaScript Client Libraries
Another big annoucement is that our JavaScript client libraries are now abailable as seperate, free downloads. You can use these to freely add Metro clients to your existing Delphi, .NET or Relativity servers. Check out the video on developing Metro apps with Data Abstract for JavaScript. If Windows 8 Metro isn’t on your radar yet, you can also use the JavaScript client libraries to build browser based client applications, as well as mobile applications with tools like Titanium or PhoneGap.
Schema Modeler 7 Tech Preview
Beyond Metro and JavaScript, you will also find a Tech Preview of our Schema Modeler 7 for Windows. This new Schema Modeler has been designed from the ground up to provide a better and more streamlined schema editing experience. If you are familiar with the reinvented Schema Modeler from the Xcode edition, you will see they have a lot in common.
We’re still putting some finishing touches on DASM7 (as we call it internally), before we consider it “done”. This means DASM7 does not replace the old Schema Modeler yet. You can find it in the \Bin folder of your Data Abstract installation and give it a try — or run it with /register once to make it the default.
But Wait, There’s More!
This is just the tip of the iceberg. As always, check the change logs to see what else is new in the “Summer 2012” release.
So renew your subscriptions with our recently reduced renewal pricing, upgrade to a new platform, or download a 30-day free trial today, and get a jump on summer!
