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VOTEUsing configuration records and operators to reduce number of overloaded methods
gabr42
When writing libraries you sometimes want to provide users (that is, programmers) with a flexible API. If a specific part of your library can be used in different ways, you may want to provide multiple… … Read more
7 years ago in Best practices, compiler, Delphi, language, operators, programming
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On the Delphi *.dcp files
Serg
A *.dcp file is created when Delphi builds a package. It always bothered me that the default *.dcp file location does not take into account the build configuration. For example, the default location for Win32… … Read more
7 years ago in Delphi, programming, Uncategorized
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Introduction to Python for Delphi programmers
Serg
Why Delphi programmer needs Python at all? The main reason is: Python ecosystem is much bigger and much more active than Delphi ecosystem; there are many useful and actively developing projects in Python, much more… … Read more
7 years ago in Delphi, MkDocs, programming, Python, Uncategorized
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Installing Lazarus 1.8 on Linux Mint 18.3
Serg
Yesterday I come across my old 32-bit Celeron laptop with 2Gb memory and broken battery and decided to install Linux on it. First I tried Centos 7.5, then Ubuntu 16.04, and finally settled down on… … Read more
8 years ago in installation, Lazarus, linux, Mint, programming, Uncategorized
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Delphi/Object Pascal at #9 in Tiobe March 2017 index – Swift enters top 10
DavidI
The March 2017 Tiobe programming language index report is out. Delphi/Object is at number nine in the report. Swift enters the top ten for the first time. From the Tiobe index post: “This month Swift… … Read more
8 years ago in programming
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David I becomes an Embarcadero MVP, starts new job at Evans Data Corporation
DavidI
In today’s interconnected world, companies in all industries need to publish APIs and cultivate a developer community to access and use them. To be competitive today, attracting and supporting developers is essential. The key to… … Read more
9 years ago in programming
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Delphi Boot Camp September 2016 Recap, Replays and Blog Posts
DavidI
Delphi Boot Camp September 2016 Recap, Replays and Blog Posts We’ve completed the Delphi Boot Camp 2016. Thank you to the thousands of developers who attended each day. The Delphi Boot Camp introduces the… … Read more
9 years ago in programming
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Delphi Boot Camp Day 1 – Introduction to Delphi: The IDE and Your First App
DavidI
Day 1 [YoutubeButton url=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rwaQN_O3bU’] This page contains resources and the replay for day 1 (September 5th, 2016) of the Delphi Boot Camp. Trainer David I.Evangelist & … … Read more
9 years ago in programming
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C++ Boot Camp Monday, August 8, 2016 – Building your first application with C++Builder
DavidI
The C++ Boot Camp starts on Monday, August 8, 2016 and continues each day of the week. I am kickoff the first day and will cover building your first C++Builder applications using VCL, FMX and… … Read more
9 years ago in programming
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Webinar this Thursday July 14: Useful C++ Features You Should be Using at 7am, 11am and 5pm Pacific Time
DavidI
Learn about the latest features of C++11 that you can take advantage of today in C++Builder 10.1 Berlin. David Millington, Embarcadero’s new C++Builder Product Manager, will show cool C++11 code in the IDE that can… … Read more
9 years ago in programming
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On the fly form
FPiette
This article explain how to create a form on the fly. Such a form is created by code, without using the designer. You will surely ask why you would do that! Granted the Delphi form… … Read more
11 years ago in Component, Delphi, Embarcadero, programming
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Automate Word document print using Delphi
FPiette
Automating Microsoft office Word from Delphi is really easy. I already blogged on the subject. This time, I will show you how to select a specific printer in your Delphi application and instruct Word to… … Read more
11 years ago in Automation, Delphi, Embarcadero, microsoft, Office, programming, windows, Word
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In memory message logging
FPiette
Message logging is a common activity used for either keeping track of what happens in an application or for debugging purpose. Recently, I was developing a real time communication system which experimented strange errors. To… … Read more
12 years ago in debugging, Delphi, Embarcadero, multithreading, programming, synchonization
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The most interesting topics…
FPiette
Maybe you’ll be interested by the topics mostly read on my blog. The number in front of the titles are the number of hits: 9007 Delphi XE5 to develop Android applications 5509 Automate Microsoft Office… … Read more
12 years ago in Delphi, Embarcadero, programming
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