- C++ Builder
Infobox_Software
name = C++ Builder
caption =
developer =CodeGear
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latest_release_date =
operating_system =Microsoft Windows
genre = IDE
license = Proprietary
website = [http://www.codegear.com/tabid/123/Default.aspx C++Builder]C++ Builder is a
rapid application development (RAD) environment produced by theCodeGear subsidiary ofBorland for writing programs in theC++ programming language. C++ Builder combines theVisual Component Library and IDE written in Delphi with aC++ compiler. The release cycle is such that Delphi gets major enhancements first, with C++ Builder following. [ [http://www.pcmag.co.uk/personal-computer-world/software/2043341/borland-c-builder Borland C++ Builder 5.0 - PC Magazine] ] Most components developed in Delphi can be used in C++ Builder with no modification, although the reverse is not true.C++ Builder includes tools that allow true drag-and-drop visual development, making programming easier by incorporating a
WYSIWYG GUI builder into its IDE.History
C++ Builder originally targeted only the
Microsoft Windows platform. Later versions incorporated Borland CLX, a cross-platform development visual component library based on Qt, that supports Windows and Linux.In
2003 Borland released "C++ BuilderX" (CBX), which was written using the same framework asJBuilder and bore little resemblance to either C++ Builder or Delphi. This product was aimed at developing large programs for enterprises; however, it did not have commercial success. At the end of 2004 Borland announced that it would continue to develop the classic C++ Builder and bundle it with the Delphi development suite, abandoning C++ BuilderX.About a year after the announcement Borland released "Borland Development Suite 2006" which includes "Borland C++ Builder 2006" that provides improved configuration management and bug fixes. "Borland Development Suite 2006" is a single robust package containing Delphi, C++Builder, and C#Builder.
In
2007 Borland released "C++ Builder 2007", providing full API support for Microsoft Vista, increased ANSI C++ conformance, up to 500% faster in-IDE build performance, support for MSBuild, DBX4 database architecture, and "VCL for the Web" which supportsAJAX . The API support for Microsoft Vista includes themed applications and seamless VCL support for Aero and Vista Desktop. "CodeGear RAD Studio 2007" incorporates "C++ Builder 2007" and "Delphi". Also in 2007 Borland revived the "Turbo" brand and released two "Turbo" editions of C++ Builder: Turbo C++ Professional, and Turbo C++ Explorer (free), based on "Borland C++ Builder 2006".A future version of CodeGear C++Builder (codenamed "Commodore") will support x86-64 and create x86-64 Native code.
Timeline
The following is a rough outline of product release information.
See also
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Comparison of integrated development environments References
External links
* [http://www.codegear.com/products/cppbuilder Official website]
* [http://www.codepedia.com/1/CppBuilder CodePedia C++ Builder page]
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