Is it good to learn Delphi?

Is it good to learn Delphi?

Yes, as one of many languages (and programming environments) that a programmer already knows or is planning to learn. Sure. Especially that is the most easiest language to learn! I had lots of fun with Delphi.

How long does it take to learn Delphi?

If the person is starting from point zero and has no previous knowledge of programming, I would say it would take one or two years of steady practice and reading, before the person would be good enough to say attempt taking the Delphi Certification exam (Become a Delphi Certified Developer ).

Is Delphi difficult?

Language syntax isn’t terribly difficult to master, especially with the hand-holding most IDEs give you. Learning the Delphi library (RTL/VCL) will take much longer. Not that its very difficult (just the opposite). There’s just so much it has to offer.

Why is Delphi good?

Delphi is similar to VB6. It is an older product, but incredibly productive. Anytime you combine a database into a language you get great productivity. It is not fashionable by any stretch, but people who know it can crank out reliable systems in a fraction of the time so-called modern technologies can.

Is Delphi outdated?

Definitely not. Delphi is available from Embarcadero, and they have been supporting and updating the language as one of their main products. They have recently released a community edition, which is free. There is also a free and open source implementation of Delphi called Lazarus, which is well maintained.

Is Delphi easy?

Beginner developers eager to master the Delphi programming language should already be familiar with the basics of Microsoft Windows. Learning Delphi is easiest if you approach it from a guided, tutorial-based frame of reference.

How long does it take to master Delphi?

Step 1: Prepare for the Test To become certified, you generally need at least four years of experience using Delphi.

Is Delphi similar to Java?

Delphi is a programming language based on Pascal which incorporates object-orientation and is built around a graphical environment. Java is more “pure” in its object-orientation in that you always work with a class which then becomes an object.

How many developers use Delphi?

Significant growth. In 2018 there were roughly six million Delphi developers (I worked at Embarcadero at the time), with a total estimate of ten million Object Pascal developers worldwide when counting all alternative compilers, dialects and indeed – known piracy issues.