With great excitement, we announce the availability of the Alpha 2 release of DataFlex 2020!
DataFlex 2020 allows developers to build 64-bit and 32-bit applications in the Studio and to use and integrate Unicode - the global standard for character data. The Alpha 2 release enables developers to learn, migrate, develop and test the new capabilities - get started now!
For an overview of DataFlex 2020, watch Harm Wibier's “DataFlex 2020" presentation from EDUC 2020. For the latest feature additions delivered in the Alpha 2 release since Alpha 1, see this forum post.
While considerable investment has been made in the "continuity" for which DataFlex is well known, some changes are required to take advantage of both 64-bit and Unicode. The Alpha 2 release, which includes most planned features and enhancements, is the ideal version to begin converting existing 32-bit DataFlex applications to 64-bit and adopting Unicode in applications.
Two "Technology Previews” of and the Alpha 1 version of DataFlex 2020 have been released between November and April and a wealth of 64-bit and Unicode knowledge from early adopters is already available in this forum.
To get started:
- Download DataFlex 2020 Alpha 2
- Read the "What’s New" section of the documentation which includes...
- Step-by-step instructions on everything from initial experimentation though application migration
- Deep technical detail on using Unicode and 64-bit in DataFlex 2020
- Share your experience and feedback here in the testing forum
Best regards,
Your Development Team