Reinvent The Wheel

Round is nice, but we can do better!

January 20, 2012
by Simon J Stuart
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Lua4Delphi – Implementation Samples Part 1

Lua4Delphi is about to be released, and so, for those interested, it is important know how to implement it in your own applications. [Overview] What are the current capabilities of Lua4Delphi? As it stands today (and will certainly be in … Continue reading

September 29, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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Lua4Delphi – From DFM/FMX to LUA, Form Composition

Learn how to produce Scripted Forms using Lua4Delphi, and how to automatically convert from DFM/FMX to Lua code… complete with code samples! Continue reading

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September 3, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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RAD Studio XE2 – Setting it up for a Mac (step-by-step illustrated guide)

This guide will show you (both through description and illustration) how to configure your Windows development, and MacOSX deployment/testing, systems for Delphi XE2 and FireMonkey applications. Continue reading

May 13, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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Primitive Hand and Fingertip detection with TKinect and Delphi

Yesterday, I received a comment here on my blog from a Mr. Victory Fernandes. Victory (which is an awesome name) is a professional Delphi developer based in Brazil. When he’s not programming, he rides motorcycles (just like me)… so in a sense we’re kindred spirits in our work, and our bikes… Continue reading

February 27, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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Bringing Delphi into the 21st Century

This blog post will be a combination of a rant, a lecture, and a call to arms for my fellow Delphi developers. You have been warned! I am a self-proclaimed “Delphi Loyalist”! I have been since Delphi 1 entered my … Continue reading

September 19, 2010
by Simon J Stuart
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Programming Lesson: Introduction to Pointers and Parameters

Introduction One of the most misunderstood concepts in programming is that of Pointers. Pointers are not as difficult as you might think, and mastering the rather simple concept of them will not only open up a world of new opportunities … Continue reading