From Bindings List to Visual LiveBindings
June 17, 2021
Having looked into Delphi’s expression engine, component bindings, and the bindings list component, we can now look at the easy and intuitive way to configure an application with dynamic bindings, the Visual LiveBindings design surface.
Over the past few weeks, I…
Whitepaper: RAD Studio - Should I Choose Enterprise?
June 13, 2021
RAD Studio, Delphi® and C++Builder® are available in Professional, Enterprise and Architect editions.
This paper explores the differences between the Professional and Enterprise editions to help you choose the right edition for your needs.
The Professional Edition of RAD…
Many businesses today are looking to identify opportunities to increase efficiency in their business processes and expand opportunity by using apps on mobile devices. While this is positive, organizations must manage the initiative correctly to minimize risk of failure, as getting it wrong can cost much more than just the initial budget allocated for the project; in both time and money, it can…
Are You Using The Secret Alternative To SQLite?
June 7, 2021
I know the best way to traumatize a software developer who has been using Windows Tools for Developers for some time. You just show them this image:
The BDE Administration Manager. So many ‘happy’ hours trying to resolve “PDOXUSERS.NET is in use” messages and…
Market trend data clearly shows that mobile is now the dominant platform for end-user engagement, with Android being the market’s largest platform today. As a result, having a mobile strategy in place as part of a comprehensive software vision is more important than…
After looking to binding expressions and how they can link to components, let’s move to the component aimed for managing binding expressions.
In recent blog posts I covered Delphi’s RTL core expression engine and components binding. Now we can make an additional step and look into a key component for the entire bindings architecture, called BindingsList. A binding list is a…
Low Code App Wizard for Delphi
May 31, 2021
Low code app development is increasingly popular today, and for good reason: it speaks to the demand for software paired with the difficulty of creating it. In many ways, Delphi led the low code revolution: RAD, where you build software by connecting components in a visual…
Data ETL: Adding Custom LiveBindings To Your Apps
May 31, 2021
In the recent Data ETL focused TCoffeeAndCode episode there was some excellent discussion around the use of FireDAC to extract and manipulate data in various ways. In this article, you’ll get through what Data ETL is, what is LiveBindings, using Live Bindings with an IDE…
Building Good with C++Builder Contest
May 28, 2021
Contest
Introducing the Building Good with C++Builder Contest! A contest to show your achievements with C++Builder that benefit people, communities, and the world.
We know many people use C++Builder to create software that does good: helps a nonprofit, assists scientific research, provides a tool to help with a daily task, and more. We’re running a contest to see the best software you’re…