C++

C++ Builder 10.2.2: DataSet Mapping to JSON for JavaScript client support

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March 15, 2018
Introduction In C++Builder 10.2.2, Embarcadero has added a new component to the FireDAC BatchMove architecture, to support generating JSON data from database tables, in an easy and flexible way. RAD Studio (Delphi and C++ Builder) has offered support for JSON in different ways and for a long time. From the JSON system unit (originally part of the DBX space) to the DataSnap table mapping (also via…
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Embarcadero Cool App for January: BeePOS

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February 22, 2018
As more small and home businesses continue to enter the marketplace, point of sale (POS) technologies have become a critical part of modern economy. I’m excited to report that one of the real innovators in this market, BeePOS, is the winner of Embarcadero’s Cool App…
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Idera, Inc. 2018 Predictions

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January 31, 2018
Idera, Inc. is one of the largest privately held US software companies. We focus on providing Best-on-class Technology Productivity tools for development, database management, and testing. We carefully monitor industry developments to ensure that our products continue to evolve and provide excellent value to out thousands of customers across the world. Our Developer Tools business had a big year…
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C++

Migrating is easier than you think!

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December 26, 2017
As an Embarcadero Software Consultant, I’m often asked to help migrate legacy Delphi and C++ Builder code to the current versions. Developers have commented that their migrations were easier than they thought! Here are two recent Code Rage Sessions showing Migrating your…
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New in 10.2.2: Component icons

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December 21, 2017
In RAD Studio 10.2.2, we have a number of UI upgrades (the new dark theme and welcome page and startup). But we have one more which I’m very pleased with and would like to share with you today: we’ve redone the component icons. Old Icons – What’s…
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DataSet Mapping to JSON for JavaScript client support in RAD Studio 10.2.2

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December 15, 2017
RAD Studio has offered support for JSON in different ways and for a long time. From the JSON system unit (originally part of the DBX space) to the old DataSnap table mapping (also via DBX) and to FireDAC tables to JSON mapping, there are many ways to interact with JSON data structures. However, until the most recent release, we lacked a way to map a dataset to a custom JSON structure — the…
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Delphi

Healthcare App Prototype Built In Delphi Wins First Place In Startup Weekend Competition!

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November 21, 2017
A Techstars Startup Weekendeventwas held between November 17 and November 19, 2017in Bakersfield, California. TheStartup Weekend events are about bringing together entrepreneursfor meeting new people, building, and launching new products in a hackathon environment. I attended the event and took part as a competitor. At Startup Weekend ideas are purposed and then teams…
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