Embarcadero C++ Builder

September, 3rd 2024 - Trial

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Embarcadero C++ Builder LATEST
Review by

Daniel Leblanc
Operating System

Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Windows 11
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Author / Product

Embarcadero, Inc. / External Link

Embarcadero C++ Builder is an award-winning VCL framework for Windows and FireMonkey (FMX) visual framework for cross-platform UIs that provide you with the foundation for intuitive, beautiful user interfaces that wow on every platform: Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Design Beautiful Desktop and Mobile App UIs with C++ Builder for PC!

Design your master UI layout once, then easily customize platform- and device-specific views without duplication of design effort
Drag-and-drop visual and non-visual components from the palette using a visual designer
Visually connect user interface elements to data sources using the LiveBindings Designer
Real-time design validation using Live On-Device Preview to broadcast the active form to multiple devices simultaneously
Add a responsive design with resolution-aware components for desktop, tablets, and smartphones
Real, platform-specific native controls for an improved user experience

Features and Highlights

Single Code Base
Create apps for all platforms with less coding effort. Write once, compile everywhere.

Accessible Data
Connect to over 20 databases natively with FireDAC’s high-speed direct access.

Middle Tier
Modernize existing code and compile cross platforms.

Windows 11 App
Modernize aging apps to support Windows 11 with up-to-date controls and Windows Store support

macOS App
Develop macOS applications quickly and easily with C++ Builder.

Mobile
Deliver mobile applications faster and smarter with platform-aware user interface controls. Prototype faster with multi-device designer and live preview in the IDE

Internet of Things (IoT)
Easily connect your apps to gadgets, devices, sensors, enterprise data, and cloud services.

Cloud
Embarcadero C++ Builder has an HTTP and a REST client library, available on all platforms, to invoke REST services and even specific AWS and Azure components

Extensions
Create a plugin that adds new tool windows, draws in the code editor, provides code completion, adds new syntax highlighting, hooks into high-level and low-level events, tracks processes and threads while debugging, and more.

PROS

Rapid Development: It provides a robust Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with powerful tools for rapid application development (RAD), allowing developers to quickly build both GUI and non-GUI applications.
Cross-Platform Support: It supports cross-platform development, enabling you to create applications for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android from a single codebase.
VCL and FMX Libraries: The Visual Component Library (VCL) and FireMonkey (FMX) frameworks offer a wide range of pre-built components and visual tools, streamlining the development process.
C++ and Delphi Integration: It allows seamless integration with Delphi, providing additional flexibility in using Pascal-based code and libraries.
Strong Community and Documentation: The platform has a dedicated user community and extensive documentation, making it easier to find solutions and get support.

CONS

High Cost: C++ Builder is relatively expensive, especially for small developers or hobbyists, which can be a significant barrier to entry.
Limited Third-Party Libraries: Compared to other development environments like Visual Studio, there are fewer third-party libraries and plugins available for C++ Builder.
Performance Overhead: The abstraction layers and RAD tools can sometimes introduce performance overhead, making it less suitable for highly optimized, low-level programming tasks.
Inconsistent Cross-Platform Features: While cross-platform support is a strength, some features and components may not work consistently across all platforms, requiring additional workarounds.

Note: Note: 30 days trial version. You need to request a trial key in order to successfully complete the installation of the product.

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