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20.3 Shortcomings of Delphi
Figure
20-4
provides a summary of some observed flaws about Delphi. The flaws are
mainly superficial, relating to the product's user interface.
Figure 20-4.
Some Observed Flaws of Delphi
Delphi provides a RAD tool that once learned, can cut down development greatly,
it simplifies Windows application development, and it gives the freedom to use assembler
instructions, or object-oriented constructs and components that promise modularity
and reduced maintenance in the long run. With its good performance at compile and
run time, scalability and good database support, Delphi competes with the best software
developments tools in the market.
20.4 Summary and Concluding Remarks
It is now time to summarize what has been discussed in this chapter:
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Delphi is best described as a front-end RAD tool that connects
to any back-end database via ODBC; but it also provides limited
back-end database services. The product runs on Windows, Linux
and Unix platforms.
•
The Delphi suite includes the following components: Database
Development Environment, Integrated Development
Environment (IDE), Visual Component Library (VCL), Borland
database Engine (BDE), Component Library for Cross-Reference
(CLX), and the Delphi Documentation.
•
A few shortcomings have been observed about Delphi; they relate
to support for dBase and Paradox databases, the documentation,
and product registration.
Delphi is an excellent product that has been tested and refined over time. It is
anticipated that this product will be around for the foreseeable future.
