We’re very pleased to announce the release of version 8 of the Konopka Signature VCL Controls (formerly Raize Components). Since acquiring the component library from Raize Software in 2015, there have been a few updates, but the library was starting to show its age. In response, last year Embarcadero partnered with Raize Software to assist with maintaining the Konopka Signature VCL Controls.
RAD Studio 12.3 April Patch Available
April 28, 2025
Today Embarcadero released a patch for RAD Studio, Delphi, and C++Builder 12.3 Athens.
RAD Studio 12.3 April Patch provides quality improvements to the 12.3 release, focused on the Delphi compiler, the C++ 64-bit Modern toolchain, the RAD Studio 64-bit IDE and its…
Who Uses Delphi? The Silent Success Behind Astronauts, Theme Parks, Satellites, And A Multi-billion Ultimate Payday!
March 31, 2025
Despite Delphi being regularly rated as one of the top ten development languages in the world, there’s still this weird, undeserved negativity (accidental or intentional) from some people who wrongly accuse it of being old or outdated. This is despite the fact that as…
RAD Server Gets a Boost in RAD Studio 12.3
March 26, 2025
RAD Studio 12.3 brings several improvements to RAD Server that address common pain points and add new functionality. Let’s take a look at what’s new.
Consistent Date/Time Formats Across Requests
One issue that’s now resolved is the inconsistency in date/time formats between GET and LIST requests. RAD Studio 12.3 introduces roFDDateTimeFormat, a boolean variable flag in the…
New in RAD Studio 12.3: 64-bit IDE Initial Release!
March 19, 2025
We have a very exciting new addition in Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio 12.3: the Initial Release of a 64-bit build of the IDE!
Quick Facts
It’s an optional installation
The Initial Release of the 64-bit IDE does not yet feature-match the 32-bit IDE
It installs side…
Announcing the Availability of RAD Studio 12.3 Athens
March 13, 2025
Embarcadero is very happy to announce RAD Studio 12.3 Athens along with Delphi 12.3 and C++Builder 12.3 is available to customers starting today. The RAD Studio 12.3 Athens release offers the Initial Release of the 64-bit version of the RAD Studio IDE, along with a number of…
Delphi 30th Anniversary "Innovation Timeline" Update Published. Get Your Free PDF Now!
February 16, 2025
Ever tried to visualize the entire evolution of Delphi and modern technology in one view? The Delphi 30th Anniversary “Information Technology Innovation Timeline” does it for you!
The Delphi 30th Anniversary “Information Technology Innovation Timeline” is a meticulously crafted panorama of tech history that belongs on Delphi every developer’s wall.
This printable pdf (5m, or 16ft…
New to RAD Studio? We've Got You Covered!
February 14, 2025
A Fresh Start With RAD Studio available on GetIt
If you’re starting with RAD Studio, we’ve got something special for you. Our new guide, Getting Started with RAD Studio – A Guide for Developers New to Delphi and CBuilder is now available in GetIt for…
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Delphi Version 1.0’s Launch
February 14, 2025
I’ve created a post on my blog, “David I’s Everything About Software Development (including the kitchen sink)“, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Delphi’s launch in San Francisco California at the Software Development West Conference …
How I build, test and deploy macOS and iOS apps on legacy macs
February 4, 2025
How to build Delphi FMX applications on older (unsupported by Apple) macs
I have several older Macintosh computers that I use to build, test and deploy macOS and iOS applications using the latest release of Delphi. This blog post contains information and links for the tools and videos I use to build my macOS and iOS applications.
Open Core Legacy Patcher (OCLP)
To be able to use an older…