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Writing Software for Multiple Platforms and Architectures with FireMonkey

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March 3, 2020
When developers think about Delphi or C++Builder, the power of the Visual Component Library (VCL) is typically the first thing that comes to mind. If there is a factor that has been instrumental to the success of both Delphi and C++Builder, it is without a doubt the VCL. The VCL is by far the best way to write desktop applications for Microsoft Windows. Regardless of language or company…
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Navuu - Embarcadero Cool Apps Selection

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February 25, 2020
Navuu – Cool Apps Selection Today’s CoolApps selection is Navuu, from GK Consulting. Navuu is a location service that users can use to send and share their location precisely and instantly to their chosen contacts. It’s a highly integrated and feature-dense…
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New FMX Multi-Device Theme: Material Patterns Blue

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February 20, 2020
To continue the #Delphi25th Birthday celebration, we have a new FireMonkey multi-device style available for download that is perfect for developers looking to apply a custom light theme to their apps. Use the Material Patterns Blue style to give your FMX apps a custom…
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25 FireMonkey Tips for Delphi's 25th Birthday

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February 13, 2020
In today’s Delphi birthday post, I am including 25 FireMonkey tips for building multi-device applications. 1. Home screens are a popular design paradigm as they display the key app functionality on the first screen, making it easily accessible to the application user.
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ALLMediaServer - Cool Apps Selection

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January 27, 2020
ALLMediaServer – Cool Apps Selection Today’s CoolApps selection isALLMediaServer, from ALLPlayer Group, Ltd. It is a fantastic program that lets users consume media across any platform on their network.ALLMediaServeruses a network connection to…
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SyncBack Pro - Cool Apps Selection

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January 22, 2020
Today’s CoolApps selection is SyncBackPro, from 2BrightSparks. This utility is a remarkable tool that allows users to back up and synchronize their data across multiple operating systems. Even cooler, it supports a huge number of popular cloud-based storage…
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Tears of Ra - Cool Apps Selection

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January 7, 2020
Today’s CoolApps selection is Tears of Ra, by Konstantinos Onoufriadis. It is an Egyptian-themed slot machine app that is a lot of fun to play and explore. Tears of Ra was written and developed with Delphi and is availablenow on Android. I asked Konstantinos why he…
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KisKis - Cool Apps Selection

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December 10, 2019
CoolApps Selection – KisKis Today’s Cool Apps selection is KisKis, from KisKis Ltd. This app that combines the best features of a social network and a dating app into a new social media experience. KisKis was developed with Delphi and FireMonkey from top to bottom.