Delphi 12.2 Athens
The latest version of Delphi is Delphi 12.2, released in September 2024. This version, also known as Delphi 12.2 Athens, introduces several enhancements and new features:
- Smart CodeInsight (AI-powered coding assistance)
Delphi 12.2 enhances Delphi Development with Smart CodeInsight, an advanced open architecture for AI plugins that support leading providers like OpenAI, Gemini, Claude and Ollama. This powerful feature enables developers to seamlessly integrate AI assistance into their Delphi coding environment, improving productivity, code quality and efficiency in software development.
- Major IDE & UI Enhancements
Delphi 12.2 Athens enhances Delphi development with optimized High-DPI and 4K support for sharper UI readability and improved VCL styling at design-time, allowing developers to preview styles directly in the designer for faster and more efficient UI customization.
- Web Development Advancements in Delphi 12.2
The introduction of WebStencils, a server-side script-based integration, empowers developers to build modern websites using WebBroker and RAD Server technologies.
These enhancements streamline the creation of data-driven web applications, making Delphi development more efficient and scalable.
Delphi/Object Pascal ranks 9th in the TIOBE Index.
Delphi Development has maintained a strong presence in the programming community, with consistent adoption across various industries.
According to the TIOBE Programming Community Index for February 2025, Delphi/Object Pascal has ascended to the 9th position, holding a 2.18% market share, marking a 0.78% growth from the previous year.
This upward trend highlights the increasing demand for Delphi Development services and sustained interest among developers.
Industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics continue to rely on Delphi for developing robust, high-performance applications.
Its cross-platform capabilities and efficient framework make it a preferred choice for both maintaining legacy systems and creating new software solutions.
Delphi has been a cornerstone of Windows desktop application development for decades. Additionally, Delphi Development plays a crucial role in IoT and SCADA systems, making it a preferred choice for embedded and industrial solutions due to its reliability and efficiency.