C++Builder
C++Builder is a rapid application development (RAD) environment for developing software in the C++ programming language. Originally developed by Borland, as of 2009 it is owned by Embarcadero Technologies, a subsidiary of Idera. C++Builder can compile apps for Windows (both IA-32 and x64), iOS, macOS, and Android (32-bit only). It includes tools that allow drag-and-drop visual development, making programming easier by incorporating a WYSIWYG graphical user interface builder.
| Paradigms | object-oriented, functional, strongly typed |
|---|---|
| Family | C++ |
| Developers | Borland, CodeGear, Embarcadero |
| First appeared | January 7, 1997 |
| Stable release | 12 Athens
/ November 9, 2023 |
| Platform | x64 |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| License | Trialware |
| Website | www |
| Influenced by | |
| Delphi, C++ | |
C++Builder is the sibling product of Delphi, an IDE that uses the Object Pascal programming language. C++Builder combines the Visual Component Library (VCL) and IDE written in Object Pascal with multiple C++ compilers. C++Builder and Delphi can generate mutually compatible binaries. C++ methods can call Object Pascal methods and vice versa. Since both Delphi and C++ use the same back-end linker, the debugger can step from Delphi code into C++ transparently. In addition, C++Builder projects can include Delphi code. (The reverse is not possible.)