Other B4i v2.80 (BETA) is released

[Erel]

I'm happy to release the beta version of B4i v2.80. This update adds support for Firebase backend services.

The following services are currently supported:
- Analytics: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/68623/#content
- Authentication (Google + Facebook): https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/68625/#content
- Notifications / push messages: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...ions-push-messages-server-not-required.68645/
- Storage. See the B4A tutorial: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/firebasestorage-simple-file-storage-backend.68350/#content

The libraries are similar to B4A libraries which makes it simple to implement cross platform solutions.

Other improvements:

- Support for localization of the app name. Tutorial will be available soon.
- Better support for large projects when working with a local Mac (200mb+).
- Bug fixes and other minor improvements.

Notes:
- Application_OpenUrl signature has changed to:

Sub Application_OpenUrl (Url As String, Data As Object, SourceApplication As String) As Boolean

The previous signature will work but it is recommended to update it.
- Application_RemoteNotification signature has also changed to:

Sub Application_RemoteNotification (Message As Map, CompletionHandler As CompletionHandler)
   Msgbox(Message.Get("title"), "")
   CompletionHandler.Complete
End Sub

It is recommended to update to the new signature and call CompletionHandler.Complete.

Users who are eligible for a free upgrade will receive an email with installation instructions. Please post issues in a new thread in the questions forum.

Thank you!

 

[Samuel Ramirez]

Thanks a lot Erel!

 

[Keith Yong]

Fantastic!

 

[valentino s]

Togheter with my 2 walks on the Floating Piers this is the most important event in my life this year. Thank you. Erel.

 

[tufanv]

Perfect. I will add these to my apps tomorrow

 

[Erel]

Tutorial about FirebaseNotifications (push messages): https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...ions-push-messages-server-not-required.68645/

 

[jazzzzzzz]

@Erel can you add support for 3d touch support in this release? Its been in the wish list for months

Just holding on app icon for custom menu..

 

[Erel]

can you add support for 3d touch support in this release?

No other features will be added in this release.

Its been in the wish list for months

Note that the time a feature was requested is not considered when I decide which features to add.

 

[aaronk]

Any ETA on when the released version of B4i 2.80 will be released ?

 

[Erel]

In a few days.