"Does Anyone Still Use Borland Software for Coding Projects?"
Hey folks, just curious—does anyone still rock Borland software for their dev work? I remember using Turbo Pascal back in the day, and it was *the* thing. But nowadays, with VS Code, JetBrains, and all these modern IDEs, I wonder if Borland software still has a place.
I’ve got a buddy who swears by Delphi for legacy stuff, but is it just nostalgia? Or does Borland software still hold up for certain projects?
Also, if you *are* using it, what’s your setup like? Are you stuck maintaining old code, or do you actually prefer it over the new tools?
Kinda feels like digging out a floppy disk in 2024, but hey, maybe there’s a niche I’m missing. Thoughts?
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*PS: If this belongs in a different subforum, lmk!*
Oh man, Turbo Pascal brings back memories! I still use Borland software for some legacy systems at work—mostly Delphi for maintaining old enterprise apps.
It’s not my first choice for new projects, but for certain niche cases (like interfacing with ancient hardware), it’s surprisingly solid.
If you’re curious, check out the [Lazarus IDE]( https://www.lazarus-ide.org/)—it’s a free/open-source alternative to Delphi that’s still actively developed. Not exactly Borland, but close enough for modern tinkering.
Borland software? In *2024*? lol
I mean, unless you’re stuck maintaining some crusty old codebase, there’s zero reason to use it. Modern tools like VS Code or JetBrains Rider blow it out of the water.
But hey, if nostalgia’s your thing, knock yourself out. Just don’t expect any updates or support.
I actually *do* use Delphi for a few client projects! It’s not dead—just niche.
The RAD (Rapid Application Development) aspect is still unmatched for whipping up desktop apps fast. Plus, the VCL framework is rock-solid for Windows dev.
That said, finding devs who know Borland software is getting harder. If you’re learning, maybe focus on modern stacks unless you *love* legacy work.
Borland software? More like *boring*land software, amirite?
Jokes aside, I inherited a Delphi project last year and… wow. The lack of modern tooling (Git integration, package managers, etc.) was painful.
Switched the project to C# + AvaloniaUI and never looked back. Unless you’re *forced* to use it, I’d say skip the headache.
Still using Turbo C++ for teaching basics at my local community college!
Borland software has this simplicity that’s great for beginners—no overwhelming features, just pure coding.
For advanced stuff? Nah. But for intro courses, it’s kinda perfect.
Delphi dev here! It’s alive and kicking in certain sectors—finance, healthcare, etc.
The compiler’s fast, the binaries are tiny, and the runtime is stable. Sure, it’s not “sexy,” but for mission-critical apps, it’s a workhorse.
Check out [Embarcadero’s site]( https://www.embarcadero.com/) if you’re serious. They’ve kept it updated (sorta).
Nostalgia’s fun, but Borland software is basically tech archaeology at this point.
If you *must* tinker, maybe try emulating an old DOS environment with DOSBox. Otherwise, your time’s better spent learning Rust or Go.
LOL @ “floppy disk in 2024.”
But seriously, Borland software has its charms. Turbo Pascal was my first love, and I’ll die on that hill.
For modern equivalents, maybe check out Free Pascal or even Python + PySimpleGUI for quick GUIs.
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Wow, didn’t expect so many responses! Super interesting to see the mix of “still using it” and “run for the hills.”
The Lazarus IDE tip is gold—gonna play with that this weekend.
For the Delphi folks: how’s the learning curve if I’m coming from C#? Is it worth diving in, or just stick with what I know?
Also, anyone tried modernizing a Borland project? Like, wrapping it in a new frontend or something? Curious if that’s a viable path.
Thanks all! (And yeah, maybe this *should* be in the legacy dev subforum…)
I maintain a legacy Delphi app for a manufacturing company. It’s… not glamorous, but it pays the bills.
The IDE feels ancient, but the language itself is surprisingly elegant. Object Pascal > Java, fight me.
If you’re stuck with Borland software, join the [Delphi subreddit]( https://www.reddit.com/r/delphi/). Small but helpful community.
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