Re: DELPHI - What do you think?

sewell_at_netcom.com (Phil Sewell) wrote:
>I've heard that its language is similar to PASCAL, if that's what you are
>looking for ! I'd say it's success lies with any group of developers who
>like to learn and hold the key to proprietary langauges. I'd suggest
>tools that reduce or perhaps eliminate the need to learn proprietary
>languages and focus on defining applications from the aspect of a
>business model and using industry standard SQL.
>

1. The language is Object Pascal. IT's fast, Heavily TYPED, an easy path to OOP and a joy to work with.
2. It's an extension of Pascal. I don't consider it to be proprietary. You might argue that it is, but alot of old-line pascal programmers are now able to easily convert their knowledge to a GUI paradigm.
3. I think it's much more powerful than VB, As fast as C (and much easier to use) and has a killer interface.
4. If delphi can get past the Borland connection it may be huge.

I won't flame the prior post (I'm new to this group) but I don't think his post has much merit.

>
>Jennifer Blair (BTT_at_ix.netcom.com) wrote:
>: My company is considering sending several trainers to learn Delphi, the
>: new Borland front-end. I'd like to get some opinions from developers
>: out there as to whether this will be a worth-while investment. Do you
>: see Delphi as a viable front-end? Will it be as big as Powerbuilder?
 

>: Has anyone beta-tested the new version? Any companies thinking of
>: going in this direction in the future?
 

>: You feedback will be greatly appreciated.
 

>: TIA
 
>: Jennifer Blair, President
>: Blair Technical Training
>: Specializing in UNIX and ORACLE training..
>: and maybe, Delphi ?
>:
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