what is delphi? does it use its own language or C++? can it support C++? is it any good? what is a SDK? what do you use it for? Are they worth downloading/buying? I need some answers, i want to download some but i want to know what it is and what i does and crap? ------------------------ I am the prince of all saiyans once again. Visit my site

>> what is delphi?
>> does it use its own language or C++?
>>can it support C++?
>> is it any good?

Delphi is basicly a programming language. I have never used (but ive seen delphi code) and it reminds me of Pascal. For more info go here http://delphi.about.com/compute/delphi/library/weekly/aa011999.htm

>> what is a SDK?
>> what do you use it for?

SDK = Software Development Kit, you use it to write your own programs, or make modifications which will be used my some other program most likely. Take for example DirectX. You get the DirectX SDK to make DirectX programs with.

-SirKnight

Delphi is a RAD (Rapid Application Development) tool created by Borland. The language itself is Object Pascal. This is based on Turbo Pascal and adds objects. It does not support C++, but almost any C++ can be translated into Object Pascal. Is it any good? I much prefer it over C++. The language is cleaner, a lot more readable and much quicker to compile and build a project than any C++ compiler.

Delphi is available for download as a trial version (you wouldn''t be wanting to download a pirated version, would you?) or you can get Delphi 4 for free on the cover disk of PC Plus magazine.

An SDK is what SirKnight described it as.

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Well, to elaborate on the "Is it any good?" question, I''d say that it is pretty good. I am a C/C++ programmer (for the most part, I do a little of other languages) and Delphi (Object Pascal) is the only other high level language that I have respect for.

Considering code written 100% efficiently: It is approximately the same speed as C or C++, it is easier to write in most cases (this is a comparison to your experience with the language, I can write C++ much easier than I can write Delphi ), is just about as powerful (I have yet to see a common application that cannot be done in Delphi that can be done in C++).

The only major advantage that C or C++ has over Delphi is that it is more recognized by the Software Industry and has become more "free" to use over time (sure there are lots of little things that I feel are better though). The only big difference between Delphi and C/C++ anymore is which one you like better, I like C/C++ better, so I use it/them . Delphi is much better than VB though, so you''re using a better language than VB in either case, heh .

Also, can Delphi be ported to Macs yet? I know Borland made Kylix (I think that''s what it''s called) for Linux, however.

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Delphi is a Visual Developement language similar to VB in some ways. The code is based on Pascal. I quickly learned it and never use it. I''m a C++ guy.

SDK, Software Development Kit. Think of it as a add on for your programming language.

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>> Also, can Delphi be ported to Macs yet? I know Borland made Kylix (I think that''s what it''s called) for Linux, however.

As far as I know there is no way to directly port Delphi apps to the Mac (is there *any* Pascal implementation for Mac? I know very little about them). But I read a comment from Borland once that hinted that Kylix may not always be just for Linux/Windows. Sounded like they''re keeping their options open for other ports, and I believe they were specifically referring to the possibility of a Mac port in that comment.