Nils Eilers, 20.03.2017

Linux is currently the most widely used operating system for servers. So far, Delphi has not provided official support for developing Linux applications. However, with Delphi 10.2 Tokyo, this is about to change, at least partially: As part of the features of the new Delphi version, it will be possible to create 64-bit Linux server applications.

Delphi 10.2 Tokyo officially supports only the development of console and WebBroker applications. Visual Linux development and GUI support, such as FireMonkey, are not available.

Database access for these applications is handled through Delphi’s FireDAC components and will initially support MySQL, Interbase, FireBird, and PostgreSQL.

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In the webinar “Delphi Linux Boot Camp”, after setting up a server, the creation of a server-side Linux application using the yet-unreleased Tokyo version is demonstrated. You can watch the recording of this webinar, which is held in English, where the new Delphi version is showcased.

Initially, the video describes setting up a Linux server and Apache on a virtual machine. The Delphi part starts at minute 37, where a console application for the Linux server is created using Delphi 10.2. As the video continues, stand-alone web server applications are demonstrated along with their subsequent conversion to an Apache module.

From 1:17:33, Delphi Product Manager Marco Cantù answers some questions regarding the upcoming Delphi release, followed by a brief discussion about its application.

Delphi 10.2 Tokyo was originally scheduled for release in Fall 2016, but this target date was postponed. According to Delphi Product Manager Marco Cantù: “It is close to being ready, but it is not ready today.” It is almost finished, but it will not be completed today. Delphi 10.2 will be released when it is ready.

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