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Some Techniques to Make Applications Simpler and Easier

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Hidden Gems Screencast

In this new tutorial, we use past Hidden Gems examples and show how you can add new data series to applications by adding a single new method.

The Cincom Smalltalk Hidden Gems screencast series is beneficial for Cincom Smalltalk beginners as well as seasoned developers. These instructional videos demonstrate how to get the most out of the many Cincom Smalltalk features available, including a number of “hidden gems” that significantly boost both productivity and efficiency.

/ˈtaɡiNG/ Tagging – “the action of attaching a label to something”

In August, we produced the first Hidden Gems tutorial about “Tagging.” This video demonstrated a simple and effective technique for “tagging,” or ways to mark something with information you can utilize.

Watch this tutorial below, or click here: https://youtu.be/AZue48ntEfQ 

In part two of “Tagging,” we dive into Pragmas. Pragmas are a true hidden gem, and when used well, can help make applications simpler and easier to develop and maintain. In this new tutorial, we use past Hidden Gems examples and show how you can add new data series to applications by adding a single new method. We hope this screencast provides a lot of value and new ideas for developers.  

Included in this screencast:

  • Pragma setup (declaration)
  • Pragma creation
  • Finding your pragmas
  • Examples in an application – Using Domains/Apps/Frameworks from other Hidden Gems!

Watch this new tutorial below, or click here.