Subject: What Ever Happened to Borlands? Are They Still Relevant Today?
Hey folks,
So I was cleaning out some old hard drives and stumbled on a Borlands IDE from like... 2005? lol. Got me wondering—what even happened to borlands?
I remember they were huge back in the day, especially with Delphi and Turbo Pascal. But now? Feels like they just vanished. Are they still around, or did they get swallowed up by bigger fish?
Anyone still using borlands tools in 2024? Or are we all just nostalgic for the good ol’ days?
Kinda curious if their stuff holds up or if it’s all legacy code at this point. Share your thoughts!
—Mike
Oh man, borlands takes me back! They’re still around but under a different name—Embarcadero Technologies. They bought borlands’ dev tools like Delphi and C++Builder.
Delphi’s actually still kicking in 2024, especially for legacy systems. Some folks even use it for new projects because of its RAD (Rapid Application Development) features.
If you’re curious, check out Embarcadero’s site. They’ve got modern versions of the old borlands tools. Not as popular as VS or JetBrains, but definitely not dead!
—Greg
lol borlands? Yeah, they got absorbed like 15 years ago. Their tools are still around but niche.
Delphi’s weirdly resilient—some banks and govt systems still run on it. But let’s be real, unless you’re maintaining ancient code, you’re probably better off with VS Code or IntelliJ.
Nostalgia’s fun tho! If you wanna tinker, Embarcadero offers free trials. Just don’t expect a 2024 dev ecosystem around it.
—Jen
Borlands was a powerhouse, but yeah, they faded. Their tech lives on through Embarcadero, like others said.
Fun fact: Delphi’s Object Pascal is still used in education sometimes because it’s so clean. But for modern dev? Nah.
If you’re into retro coding, Lazarus IDE is a free/open-source alternative that feels like old borlands tools. Worth a peek if you’re feeling nostalgic!
—Dave
Wait, people still care about borlands? Lol jk.
Seriously tho, their stuff’s legacy now. Delphi’s hanging on for enterprise apps, but it’s not exactly “hot.”
If you’re cleaning old code, maybe check out modern Pascal compilers like Free Pascal. Or just move to Python/JS like the rest of us.
—Alex
Borlands was *the* thing in the 90s, but tech moves fast. Embarcadero kept Delphi alive, but it’s a ghost town compared to VS or Eclipse.
That said, if you’ve got old borlands projects, Delphi’s backward compatibility is insane. You could probably compile 2005 code with minimal tweaks.
For new stuff? Hard pass. But hey, nostalgia’s a vibe.
—Sam
Man, borlands brings back memories. Turbo Pascal was my first IDE!
They’re not gone—just rebranded. Delphi’s still updated, and some devs swear by it for desktop apps. But it’s def not mainstream.
If you’re curious, grab the free Community Edition. It’s fun to play with, but don’t expect a thriving community like GitHub’s.
—Ray
Wow, didn’t expect so many replies! Thanks, everyone.
I checked out Embarcadero’s site, and yeah, Delphi’s still a thing. Wild. Might fire up the old IDE just for laughs.
Anyone here actually *using* Delphi in 2024? Curious if it’s worth the hassle for small projects.
—Mike
Borlands? More like *Bore*-lands, amirite?
Kidding aside, their tools are still around but super niche. Delphi’s got a cult following, especially for database apps.
If you’re into legacy tech, go for it. Otherwise, modern tools will save you headaches.
—TJ
