Embarcadero has just released version 7.13.6 of the InterBase ADO.NET driver and its related Entity Framework support.
This release is focused on EFCore (Entity Framework Core) scaffolding support.
The primary driver has a few bug fixes mainly around the situation when you are making a connection requesting dialect 3 or with no dialect included (which defaults to 3) but the database itself is a…
Calculating Pi in Delphi for Pi Day 2023
March 14, 2023
Update: I revisited the calculation of Pi with even more digits.
In the United States today, March 14th is π day (3rd month, 14th day, or 3/14). Traditions involve eating pie, the pastry, and calculating Pi, the irrational mathematical constant.
Animation of the…
The New VCL ControlList Multiple Selection in Delphi 11.3
March 13, 2023
There is a small new features in the VCL library in the recently released Delphi 11.3, the option to enable multiple selection in the ControlList component of the VCL library.
What is a ControlList?
The ControlList component was introduced to the VCL a few years back to…
If you want to deploy RAD Server on a Linux environment (on-premise or cloud-based) it is mandatory to deploy an instance of InterBase as well because it is the database used by RAD Server to store all its internal data.
This is quite straightforward in most cases, and you can even do it using Docker if you want, but what if you need to deploy RAD Server and your own InterBase instance on just…
Why Update Subscription Matters, And Why March is a Great Time to Renew Your Licenses!
March 4, 2023
RAD Studio gets better and better with every release. With a big developer team adding new capabilities, fixing bugs and addressing literally hundreds of customer requests daily, each version update of RAD Studio represents a leap forward not just for the IDE and toolset…
Streamlining RAD Studio Upgrades with GetIt
February 27, 2023
This guide covers streamlining GetIt packages during and upgrade and installation for a smoother upgrade experience.
When upgrading between major versions, the Settings Migration Tool simplifies keeping your settings. It is also great for migrating a subset of your…
Announcing the Availability of RAD Studio 11.3 Alexandria
February 27, 2023
Embarcadero is pleased to announce the release of RAD Studio 11 Alexandria Release 3, also known as RAD Studio 11.3, along with Delphi 11.3 and C++Builder 11.3. This release is focused on quality and improvements, building on the great new features in RAD Studio 11 Alexandria three previous releases.
RAD Studio 11.3 includes support for newer versions of several operating systems, adds a new…
Can ChatGPT Be Used To Generate Art?
February 21, 2023
Art and technology have been irrevocably intertwined throughout history, from cave paintings to Renaissance frescoes. Today, the combination of technological advances and age old artistic traditions has given rise to new avenues for art production — from 3D printing to…
Every New And Enhanced RAD Studio Feature Since 11 Alexandria - The (Very Long) Complete List
February 21, 2023
Note: The list of features includes the newly-released RAD Studio 11.3 Alexandria.
RAD Studio 11 Alexandria was a landmark release in many respects. From the support for High-dpi 4k screens to VCL styles visibility at design time and more powerful compilers targeting the…
Delphi 28th Anniversary
February 14, 2023
Delphi was introduce to the world exactly 28 years ago today in San Francisco. While it keeps adding new features and capabilities, Delphi offers an unparalleled degree of compatibility with code written so many years ago.
(Delphi 28 rendered with a gradient on a D2D canvas in a VCL application)
Today is another Delphi anniversary, given it was first introduced at the SD West Conference in…