Only a few developers are aware that the behavior of Windows applications varies depending on the Windows versions declared in their PE headers in the EXE file. Delphi customers are reporting some unexpected effects as a result of a core configuration change in Delphi 11 that went unnoticed by most.
A Windows application is stored in an EXE file in the PE format, which includes a number of PE…
Everything You Need To Use REST In Your Apps Now
January 4, 2022
What is REST and why should I learn more about it?
REST is a type of software architecture that was designed to ensure interoperability between different Internet computer systems. Basically, the idea is that services that comply with REST architecture can more easily…
5 Things To Learn About C++ To Kick-Start Your Skills
January 3, 2022
Happy New Year to All Developers,
We had a great year, 2021 passed by full of new C++ posts inLearnCPlusPlus.orgwith great articles for professionals and beginners, most examples were compatible with different C++ IDE software and C++ compilers. In this year…
Top 10 How-To’s: FireDAC
January 2, 2022
FireDAC is a Universal Data Access library for developing applications for multiple devices, connected to enterprise databases. With its powerful universal architecture, FireDAC enables native high-speed direct access from Delphi and C++Builder to InterBase, SQLite, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2, SQL Anywhere, Advantage DB, Firebird, Access, Informix, DataSnap and more, including the…
What Is The Next Big Thing in Blockchain?
December 29, 2021
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin use enormous amounts of energy to secure their network. But why are cryptocurrencies so power-hungry and more importantly what are the alternatives? Much of the hardware used to perform the calculations uses highly specialized computers running…
What is Automation And Why Does It Matter Right Now?
December 28, 2021
So, you’ve heard a few things about processes and workflows getting automated here and there, and perhaps you’re wondering what it is, and why it’s receiving so much traction, or why does it even matter? You’re not alone. Many developers, who don’t particularly…
How to Master Ethereum in 6 Simple Steps
December 24, 2021
What is Ethereum and how is it different to Bitcoin?
Whether your focus is on native windows development or for mobile, cross platform targets, Ethereum is the community-run technology powering the cryptocurrency ether (ETH) and thousands of decentralized applications. Ethereum is widely called “the world computer” or “general-purpose blockchain”. Ethereum is an…
What Is A Language Server Protocol (LSP) Anyway?
December 23, 2021
Have you ever wondered how web browsers can offer smart text options such as auto-fill and hover translate/definition? This is made possible through complex development tools, or IDE Software (Visual Studio, Vims, Eclipse, RAD Studio) tailoring features for each server…
The Impact of Log4j on Software Development with Delphi and C++Builder
December 22, 2021
Thoughts on the security issues of Log4j, what they imply for the developer community in general, and the specific effect on RAD Studio developers.
Unless you live on a remote island with no Internet connection, you’ve certainly heard about the Log4j issues that…
This Is The Blockchain And It May Rule The World
December 22, 2021
If you write apps, whether it be native Windows development, or perhaps targeting a broader market encompassing mobile devices, cryptocurrency is an area of incandescent growth and potential opportunity. Like the white-hot-topic of AI, cryptocurrency is a new frontier, and it seems everybody wants to stake their claim.
Cryptocurrency has evolved into a global sensation in recent years, although…