What Delphi Can Do
- Full object-oriented language.
- Native compiler (Win32 - PE binaries).
- Native compiler (Linux - ELF binaries).
- .NET 1.0 & .NET 1.1 compilers.
- .NET 2.0 compilation can be forced by a special command-line compiler flag.
- .NET compact framework (preview compiler available).
- VCL and VCL.NET framework allows one to compile to .NET and Win32 using the same code base.
- C# and C++ - the Delphi IDE (now called Borland Developer Studio) supports C#, C++, Delphi Win32 and .NET.
- Web applications - ASP.NET and Win32 (multiple options).
What Makes Delphi Better
- ECO IV
- Source compatibility between Win32 and .NET
- Blackfish SQL .NET
What Delphi Can't Do
- Target CPUs other than x86.
What You Can Do to Spread Delphi
- Put yourself on the Frappr map and be counted!
- Blog about how great Delphi is.
- If you see a site that mentions languages and it doesn't mention Delphi tell them about it!
- Show people the great applications Built with Delphi.
- Add to this Wiki to make it a great resource for other Delphi developers. Include some newbie material that will help developers familiar with other languages get started with Delphi.
- Create "Live Templates" for developers who use other languages so that they'll be able to quickly adapt to Delphi (this was mentioned by Nick Hodges here).
- Encourage developers who are new to Delphi to have a look at the excellent [Delphi Basics website].
See also
- The Business Case For Delphi
- Converting from VB to Delphi
- Converting from Other Development Tools
- Delphi Marketing Ideas
- Good Quality Applications Built With Delphi
- Built with Borland Developer Studio
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