There are dozens of Windows software makers; the powerful tools and programming languages used to create Windows GUI applications. Most of them require you to write thousands of lines of code to do even the most basic tasks, such as drawing UI elements. Yes, several of them have their own RAD (rapid application development) tool, but when you compare Windows App Development Tools like…
The Story Of The C++ Compiler And How To Wow Your Users
March 4, 2022
Hello C++ Developers,
Do you want to read about the long and successful story of C++ Compiler and programming language including C, Turbo-C++, Borland C++, C++ Builder, Visual C++, GNU C/C++, and Objective-C languages and IDEs? Well I’ve included a link below to…
Native Windows Development Clean Code Has A Dirty Secret
March 3, 2022
There are many benefits of using clean code for native windows development, but increased productivity might be the most important. A productive development tool will save developers time and effort. Moreover, it will also minimize system downtime and customer frustration…
Android on Windows 11: A Developer's Perspective
March 2, 2022
The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) integrates native Android apps into the Windows 11 desktop. This post will teach you how to set up and configure the Windows Subsystem for Android for use in software development. It will be much easier for developers to replicate this with the use of Windows tools for developers.
Read on to see what is required to run WSA as well as what is required to…
It seemed like many people thought Windows 7 was great and Microsoft should stop there. However, Microsoft recognized that what people thought of as their primary computing device was changing. Apple’s iPad and the inexorable rise of the mobile phone meant people were…
The C++Builder 25th Anniversary: Historical Article on C++ Builder Language Extensions
March 2, 2022
To help celebrating C++Builder 25th anniversary, I’m republishing a very old article of mine on the C++ language extensions introduced by Borland back then.
As you have probably heard, soon after Delphi’s 27th birthday, C++ Builder is celebrating its 25th…
20 Fun Facts About Clean Code Development On Windows
March 1, 2022
If you carry out native development on windows for a living, clean coding can add fun and enjoyment to your job. Let us explore some fun facts about clean code windows program development.
1. Why is change inevitable in any software system?
A discarded software does not need any change. However, any successful software will require many changes for compatibility, addition, correction, legal…
Top 10 How To's: Windows 11
February 27, 2022
The most recent version of Windows, Windows 11, was released in October 2021. It is critical that you update your applications to support it. RAD Studio 11, Delphi 11, and C++Builder 11 previously supported Windows 11. Let’s take a look at our top ten How-for…
How Are Delphi And Electron Licenses Alike And How Do They Differ?
February 27, 2022
Delphi and Electron licenses differ significantly. In fact, in some ways, they are diametrically opposed. The benchmarking study cited in this blog post and the entire series of which is the seventh post looks at the similarities and differences between the two platforms.
App Store Deployment Comparison Between Delphi And Electron
February 27, 2022
This blog post compares the Delphi and Electron frameworks based on Application Store Deployment, specifically whether the framework’s IDE makes it easy to deploy directly to native platform application stores by reducing deployment complexities and shortening time-to-market. This post is part of a whitepaper benchmarking the two frameworks.
The “Discovering The Best Cross-Platform…