Connected Systems
Many years ago I was the lead developer for a software development company that was a market leader in the leisure industry. Back in the day, we were using Delphi 3 and then Delphi 5 to create the software. The software was a complete CRM that interfaced with access control systems, card readers, ran in multiple languages, and offered everything from reservation management to debt collection.
So why am I starting my post with this trip into the past? – In short, One thing...
Connected Systems
Many years ago I was the lead developer for a software development company that was a market leader in the leisure industry. Back in the day, we were using Delphi 3 and then Delphi 5 to create the software. The software was a complete CRM that interfaced with access control systems, card readers, ran in multiple languages, and offered everything from reservation management to debt collection.
So why am I starting my post with this trip into the past? – In short, One thing...
InterBase 2017 is now available for installation directly into RAD Studio via GetIt for use in Delphi and C++Builder applications across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and also for Linux.
While a Linux InterBase Server Edition has been available for many years with InterBase, the introduction of the new Delphi Linux compiler in 10.2 Tokyo has ensured the addition of Linux as a new platform supported by ToGo.
Adding InterBase ToGo to the RAD Studio IDE
To install ToGo, just open GetIt in the RAD St...
New book – Delphi in Depth: FireDAC
There has been a growing stream of Delphi books in the last year covering everything from cross-platform development with FireMonkey to coding best practices around OOP. The latest book to be released is by long time Delphi Author Cary Jensen, specifically looking at database development with the cross-platform enabled FireDAC.
If you have been developing with Delphi for any amount of time, then you will probably know about Cary Jensen. For those who do...
InterBase XE7 – Update 7
InterBase XE7 update 7 is now available for general release. This is part of the active support of previous editions, for the latest long term support version of InterBase, see InterBase 2017.
The update is available for both Windows and Linux server-based Editions of InterBase XE7 and InterBase ToGo. For help choosing the right edition of InterBase – view InterBase Product Editions
For notes on previous InterBase XE7 updates please select the links below
U...
Have your say on the future of InterBase
The InterBase Developer Survey for 2017 is open now until the 14th May.
Help shape the future of the award winning InterBase database by taking the InterBase Developer Survey 2017 and telling us about
What you are using today
What you want from your SQL databases into the future
Help shape future developments around IBConsole
Prioritise and add to a great list of features planned.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InterBaseSurvey2017
You voice counts!
Th...
RAD Studio 10.2 is now available
Overview of the RAD Studio 10.2 release
The first RAD Studio LLVM based Linux compiler for Enterprise development
improved IDE menus for faster navigation
a host of FireMonkey updates and new features,
new TDataSet capabilities
multi-tenancy support in RAD Server
updates to FireDAC with new and improved database capabilities
a number of cross platform RTL enhancements
greatly improved compiled C++ performance, debugging, and large memory support for the linker.
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Embed, Deploy Relax – InterBase 2017
InterBase 2017
Here we are in early 2017 fulfilling the promises we made back in November 2016 to deliver a new version of our award-winning InterBase RDBMS. We referred to InterBase 2017 as Project BigBang during development because of the positive impact InterBase is delivering. We have been listening to you, our customers. This result is created by delivering some of the most sought after features, ISV’s and Fortune 100 customers have been asking fo...
In this blog I will discuss IoT and then Smart Grid revolution that is changing the way electricity is going to be supplied over the next few years. Why is this important? – To build connected devices and services that help businesses and homes drive a greener IT agenda, you need to understand the road ahead so you can benefit from the changes coming.
Introduction – IoT, the cloud and connected devices
The Internet of things (IoT) is changing the way devices are connected and used. B...
Yesterday, was Valentines day and marked the 22nd Birthday of Delphi, originally launched Feb 14th 1995.
All around the world, developers were tweeting and blogging about Delphi. From product directors
to 3rd party component vendors
an awesome amount was being shared – including this fun video from Craig Chapman
In honor of Delphi’s 22nd Birthday! #ILoveDelphi pic.twitter.com/sbrKJBm9fd
— Craig Chapman (@CraigChapm53280) February 14, 2017
Blogs from Valentines #ILoveDelphi...
Arduino and RAD Server / IoT Boot Camp
IoT Boot Camp – From Arduino to any programming language
On the 6th February Embarcadero is running a free developer IoT boot camp, specifically looking at making some cool IoT devices and then building a network of connected devices using ThingPoints™ with RAD Server™.
During the boot camp you will learn how to work and build IoT Devices using Arduino maker boards and integrate them (along with another 50+ IoT device that RAD Studio IDE includes comp...