I’ve always loved developing Windows applications using Delphi and RAD Studio. But it’s getting ever more exciting with the latest releases as it's possible to go beyond Windows and create a new ecosystem that includes the capabilities of the mobile apps, IoT devices, etc...
RAD Studio 10 Seattle brought the Android services feature, and since the very first day I’ve been thinking about connecting a Windows application with an Android service. This offers a lot of possibilities, like notifying ...
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I’ve always loved developing Windows applications using Delphi and RAD Studio. But it’s getting ever more exciting with the latest releases as it's possible to go beyond Windows and create a new ecosystem that includes the capabilities of the mobile apps, IoT devices, etc...
RAD Studio 10 Seattle brought the Android services feature, and since the very first day I’ve been thinking about connecting a Windows application with an Android service. This offers a lot of possibilities, like notifying ...
The RAD Studio XE8 Summer (Northern Hemisphere) and Winter (Southern Hemisphere) of Security!The RAD Studio XE8 Summer/Winter of Security!
This blog post contains information and links covering secure development topics for Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio XE8 developers. You’ll find secure computing introductory topics and starting information for InterBase database, components, libraries, Backend as a Service (BaaS), Cloud, App Tethering and more. Throughout the Summer (or Winter if you live...
Easily build Windows 10 apps now with RAD Studio XE8 and this great new VCL Windows 10 style.
The full release of Windows 10 is right around the corner and your end users will expect apps to adopt the new visual style. This is a great opportunity to get ahead of the curve and prepare your VCL app for Windows 10 today!
The new style works for VCL apps with RAD Studio XE8, C++Builder XE8, or Delphi XE8. XE8 customers can download the new Windows 10 VCL style by clicking here.&nb...
There are cool technical articles appearing all over the Internet including right here on the Embarcadero Community. Here are a few developer tips and tricks articles that are appearing on blogs, web sites and communities that will help you do more with Delphi.
How-To use AdMob Interstitial Ads with Delphi XE7-XE8 by Daniele Spinetti
Daniele's article shows you how to use Delphi and the Google Mobile Ads SDK (Androidapi.JNI.AdMob Delphi unit) so you can use the new Interstitials Ads provided b...
RAD in Action: Revolutionary UI Development with FireUI Build One UI for 4 Form Factors David Intersimone "David I" Wednesday, January 28, 2015http://forms.embarcadero.com/RADInActionFireUI
UI development has changed significantly over the years with new devices and form factors being introduced every day. From phones, desktops, tablets, mini-tablets, wearables, Google Glass and more, developers are faced with creating unique UIs that fit each form factor and native device style.
The revolutio...
You can watch the replays of the CodeRage 9 C++ track sessions on YouTube. These sessions will help you modernize your VCL applications, learn more about multi-device and mobile development using FireMonkey, connect with SQL databases using FireDAC, build enterprise class mobile applications with Enterprise Mobility Services, add speed to your VCL and FireMonkey applications using the new Parallel Programming Library, become a better C++ programmer by learning from some of the industry's top exp...
Back in 2010, I wrote a blog post with a simple Delphi VCL program "The Developer's 12 Days of Christmas" which displayed the traditional lyrics and my attempt at some updated technology based lyrics. For 2014, I've created a FireMonkey version of the same application. Similar to the original sample, this multi-device FMX version has two TButtons and a TMemo. I have added a TToolBar component and also made sure that the buttons are half of the TToolBar's width and resize based on the target...
I recently received an email from Martin asking several great questions after he tried Delphi XE7 and before he purchases the Enterprise edition. Here are Martin's questions and my answers.
1) “Can we completely eliminate/replace the FireMonkey Splash screen?”
a) For iOS a splash screen is required by Apple - you can change the bitmap
b) For Android this is optional - you can turn it off in your project settings, or do something yourself by creating a main form and doing whatever you wa...
It was great to see an article about RAD Studio XE7 in Visual Studio Magazine. Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio have been strong supporters of Microsoft Windows for many years. In recent years we have added support for multiple devices including the Windows, OSX, iOS and Android platforms. In recent releases we have added even more support for Windows including touch, multi-touch, multi-screen, Bluetooth and more. We also continue to support our Windows allowing you to use our Visual Component ...