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RAD Studio 12 Athens – What’s new?

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RAD Studio 12 Athens marks a significant leap forward for Delphi developers. This release prioritizes performance, stability, and an enhanced development experience. In addition to these major improvements, countless refinements have been made across the installer, libraries, RAD Server, FireDAC, and other core components. RAD Studio 12 Athens represents a comprehensive upgrade for Delphi developers, empowering them to create even more powerful and visually stunning applications.

Here are some key highlights:

Modernized Compilers: A brand new Clang-based C++ compiler (preview) delivers cutting-edge C++ standard support and improved integration with external libraries. Delphi gains support for long and multiline string literals, simplifying code for tasks like embedding SQL or JSON.

Stunning UIs with SKIA: FireMonkey embraces the powerful SKIA graphics engine, leading to smoother rendering and higher-quality UI controls across all target platforms.

VCL Revamp: The VCL gets a refresh with a reworked MDI system and enhanced tabbed interfaces. Modernization continues with HighDPI support and the inclusion of new VCL designers inspired by Konopka Signature VCL Controls.

C++Builder Boost: C++Builder developers rejoice! The initial integration of Visual Assist provides best-in-class code completion, navigation, and refactoring, significantly boosting productivity.

Delphi LSP Enhancements: Delphi’s Language Server Protocol (LSP) based code tooling sees further improvements, providing a more efficient and streamlined coding experience.

Expanded Platform Support: RAD Studio 12 officially supports the latest versions of popular platforms, including iOS 17 (for Delphi only), Android 14, macOS Sonoma, Ubuntu 22 LTS, and Windows Server 2022.

Quality Focus: A relentless focus on quality addresses a vast number of customer-reported issues, ensuring a more stable and reliable development environment.

RAD Studio 12 ushers in a new era of application development, empowering you to create cutting-edge software across various platforms. Here’s what sets it apart:

Modern Standards Focus: The Clang-based compiler (preview) in RAD Studio 12 empowers C++ developers to leverage the latest C++ standards, while Delphi gains support for long and multiline string literals, simplifying complex code tasks.

Next-Gen Graphics Engine: FireMonkey takes a leap forward with SKIA integration, delivering unparalleled rendering capabilities and creating visually stunning user interfaces.

C++Builder Supercharged: C++Builder developers rejoice! Visual Assist integration provides robust code completion, navigation, and refactoring, significantly boosting your productivity.

Enhanced Delphi LSP: The Language Server Protocol (LSP) based code tooling receives further optimizations, ensuring a more efficient and streamlined coding experience for Delphi developers.

Expanded Platform Support: RAD Studio 12 officially embraces the latest versions of popular platforms, including iOS 17 (for Delphi only), Android 14, macOS Sonoma, Ubuntu 22 LTS, and Windows Server 2022, extending your development reach.

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