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Nils Eilers, 21.03.2017

Delphi Technology

The Era of the Great Delphi Hype is Over

Many older applications still perform their tasks reliably. However, with new operating systems or other reasons for upgrading, such as Unicode support or 64-bit compatibility, the need to modernize existing applications is growing.

There are also other, current reasons to upgrade to higher Delphi versions. Here are some examples:

Reasons to Upgrade Delphi

  1. Windows 10 Compatibility

    • With over 400 million devices, Windows 10 has reached its highest distribution so far.

    • Since Delphi 10 Seattle, Windows 10 is supported, and since Delphi 10.1.2 Berlin, Windows App Store Deployment is also supported.

    • The latest VCL allows developers to create modern and stable applications that match the Windows 10 experience.

  1. Mobile App Development

    • Mobile apps are more important than ever for many developers.

    • FireMonkey has leveraged Delphi’s development environment for building modern apps since Delphi XE2 for iOS and since XE5 for Android.

  1. Application Connectivity

    • With Delphi's FireDAC components, connectivity to the latest major databases such as Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, DB2, MS Access, and Firebird has been improved.

    • This provides greater flexibility for future infrastructure changes.

  1. New Web Clients and Web Capabilities

    • By updating applications with DataSnap and RAD Server, new web clients and web capabilities can be enabled.

    • RAD Studio allows setting up logic layers, REST-based services, or modern REST-based Windows thin clients with the new REST-VCL Client Support.

    • Multitiered applications and the separation of business logic are also supported.

  1. Development Productivity

    • Features like filter options for the Object Inspector or the integration of the Castalia plugin are part of the continually expanding functionality of the development environment.

    • These improvements enable faster and more efficient development times through enhancements to the Code Editor and Form Designer.

  1. Latest Delphi Language Features

    • Current language features such as anonymous methods, parameterized types (Generics), and other functionalities are available in newer versions.

  1. Internet of Things (IoT)

    • With Delphi, you can develop applications that work with the latest IoT-compatible devices and sensors.

  1. Linux Support

    • With Delphi 10.2 Tokyo, 64-bit Linux servers are supported, adding another platform to the Delphi ecosystem.

  1. Migration Tool

    • The Delphi Migration Tool allows exporting user settings from older Delphi versions up to Delphi 7 into all newer versions.

  1. GetIt Manager

  • Since version XE8, Delphi includes the GetIt Manager, which allows for simple and straightforward installation of components.

Upgrading to a newer version of Delphi offers a wide range of improvements and new features that enhance productivity, compatibility, and functionality across various platforms and technologies. Would you like me to help you outline a detailed migration plan or benefits analysis? 😊