C++

Getting Started with InterBase for RAD Users

Most, if not all, of your applications will connect to some database backend.  For Delphi and C++Builder users, most have either used it previously or have heard of it. InterBase is a zero admin, small footprint database engine that offers enterprise grade database capabilities like granular transparent database encryption, powerful access control, point-in-time recovery and patented data change…
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News

InterBase 2020 Update 1 is Now Available

InterBase is a powerful, zero-administration, small footprint database engine that can power your server and even run on your mobile devices as an embedded database. InterBase 2020 added a number of new features, including tablespaces support for InterBase server, new OS…
C++

VCL Per-Control Styles - New in RAD Studio 10.4

In the past, the VCL library allowed a developer to select one style (or no style) for the entire application. In 10.4 the VCL library allows you to use multiple VCL styles at the same time in different forms of your applications, or even different controls of the same form. You can also mix styles elements (controls and form) and elements using the Windows default platform theme. This feature…
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Delphi

Adopting the OpenJDK for Delphi Android Development

In this post, you’ll learn how to install OpenJDK, which is required for using the Windows IDE for Android development. Continue reading to learn why you should use the OpenJDK and how it can help your development journey. You might not realize it, but Java…
Delphi

New VCL TEdgeBrowser Component in RAD Studio 10.4

RAD Studio 10.4 brings support for working with web content through a new Chromium-based Edge browser control in VCL applications. The new TEdgeBrowser component wraps the Microsoft WebView2 component. TEdgeBrowser supersedes TWebBrowser, which uses the Internet Explorer web…
Delphi

Custom Managed Records New in Delphi 10.4 Sydney

RAD Studio and Delphi 10.4 Sydney are available now! What is a Managed Record in Delphi? Records in Delphi can have fields of any data type. When a record has plain (non-managed) fields, like numeric or other enumerated values there isn’t much to do for the compiler. Creating and disposing of the record consists of allocating memory or getting rid of the memory location. (Notice that by default…
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Delphi

Beyond Compare - Cool Apps Selection

Today’s Cool Apps selection is Beyond Compare, from Scooter Software. Beyond Compare is a data management utility that allows users to compare and reconcile documents, files, folders, and even whole system drives quickly and easily. It’s a deeply useful resource, and it…
Delphi

New in Delphi 10.4: Redesigned Code Insight

In 10.4, we’ve reworked code completion and other features. It’s one of the most significant changes to the IDE in a decade. What do we mean by Code Insight? First, some background. If you’re familiar with Code Insight, skip ahead… Code Insight is our name for a…
Delphi

Delphi en la atención de la salud, contra la pandemia del coronavirus [ en español ]

Spanish translation of Delphi in Healthcare, Fighting the Corona Pandemic Delphi en la atención de la salud, contra la pandemia del coronavirus Cuando una crisis como la pandemia del coronavirus azota a la sociedad, impacta en todos los aspectos de la vida humana. Ha limitado severamente nuestra capacidad de viajar e interactuar con familiares y seres queridos, ha cambiado la forma en que…
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