Generating an executable application with 4D
Learn how to transform a 4D project into a complete executable application, ready to be delivered to your users.
This course guides you through all the stages of the process: compilation, generation of a client, server or standalone application, management of automatic updates and deployment licenses.
You will discover the three generation methods (dialog, BUILD APPLICATION command, Build4D component), as well as automation tools via GitHub to industrialize your deployments.
A clear theoretical part is followed by a complete demonstration.
Features
- Understanding the differences between interpreted, compiled and built in 4D
- Identify the technical prerequisites for building an application (environment, licenses, signature, etc.)
- Create a standalone client or server application
- Implement auto-update mechanism and manage client-side versioning
- Practical demonstration of automated build on an external project with Build4D
- First steps towards a GitHub CI/CD chain with tool4D and self-hosted runners
Target audiences
- Technical managers in charge of packaging or distribution
- 4D developers who want to automate the build/update process
- Intermediate to advanced 4D developers
Requirements
- How to manipulate a 4D project (source files)
- How to compile a 4D project
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 11 Lessons
- 1 Hour
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- Introduction & fundamentalsIn this chapter, we'll lay the foundations for understanding the different ways in which a 4D application can be run and for preparing the build environment correctly.3
- How do I generate a 4D application?This chapter highlights the concrete benefits of creating a built application.5
- Automatic update managementThis chapter explores the different methods of building an application, depending on your needs (manual or automated).1
- Demonstrations: Build4D in practice and GitHub workflows2
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Generating an executable application with 4D
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