C++Builder

C++Builder

Borland C++Builder 6
Original author(s) Borland, CodeGear
Developer(s) Embarcadero Technologies
Stable release
C++Builder 10.1 Berlin / April 20, 2016 (2016-04-20)
Operating system Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10[1]
Type IDE
License Trialware
Website www.embarcadero.com/products/cbuilder

C++Builder is a rapid application development (RAD) environment, originally developed by Borland and as of 2009 owned by Embarcadero Technologies, for writing programs in the C++ programming language targeting Windows NT (IA-32 and x64), OS X, iOS and Android. C++Builder combines the Visual Component Library and IDE written in Delphi with a C++ compiler. Most components developed in Delphi can be used in C++Builder with no or little modification, although the reverse is not true.

C++Builder includes tools that allow drag-and-drop visual development, making programming easier by incorporating a WYSIWYG graphical user interface builder.

Technology

C++Builder uses the same IDE as Delphi, and shares many core libraries. Notable shared Delphi (Object Pascal code) and C++ Builder routines include the FastMM4 memory manager, which was developed as a community effort within the FastCode project, the entire UI framework known as the VCL, which is written in Object Pascal, as well as base system routines, many of which have been optimised for both Delphi and C++Builder through the FastCode project.

C++Builder projects can include Delphi code. The Delphi compiler emits C++ headers, allowing C++ code to link to Delphi classes and methods as though they were written in C++. The reverse (C++ code being used by Delphi) is not possible.

History

Borland C++Builder

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, however CLX is now abandoned. A cross-platform version for Linux and OS X is reportedly planned.

Traditionally, the release cycle was such that Delphi got major enhancements first, with C++Builder following,[2] though recent versions have been released at the same time as their Delphi equivalents.[3]

1.0

Original Borland C++Builder editions include Client/Server Suite, Professional, Standard.[4]

Borland C++Builder 4

New features include:[5]

Borland C++Builder 5

It was launched in 2000.

Borland C++Builder 6

Launched in 2001.

Borland C++BuilderX

In Sep 15, 2003, Borland Software Corporation announced the release of Borland C++BuilderX (CBX), which was also included as part of the latest Borland Enterprise Studio for Mobile.[6] CBX was written using the same framework as JBuilder and bore little resemblance to either C++Builder or Delphi. This product was aimed at developing large programs for enterprises, but did not sell well.

In Sep 22, 2003, Borland Software Corporation and PalmSource, Inc. announced Borland has licensed the PalmSource software development kits (SDKs) and will support Palm OS development in the Borland C++BuilderX Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and latest Borland Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions for C++.[7]

At the end of 2004 Borland announced that it would continue to develop the earlier C++Builder and bundle it with the Delphi development suite, abandoning C++BuilderX.

C++ Builder 2006

In Oct 10, 2005, Borland Software Corporation announced the release of Borland C++Builder (previously codenamed "DeXter").[8]

About a year after the announcement Borland released Borland Developer Studio 2006 which includes Borland C++Builder 2006 that provides improved configuration management and bug fixes. Borland Developer Studio 2006 is a single package containing Delphi, C++Builder, and C#Builder.

In 2006 Borland's Developer Tools Group, developers of C++Builder, was transferred to a wholly owned subsidiary, CodeGear.

CodeGear Borland C++Builder

In 2007 CodeGear 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 supports Ajax. 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 (no longer available from CodeGear), based on Borland C++Builder 2006.

In 2008 CodeGear was purchased by Embarcadero Technologies, who continued development.

Embarcadero C++Builder

C++Builder 2009 was released in August 2008, with the most notable improvements being full Unicode support throughout VCL and RTL, early adoption of the C++0x standard, full ITE (Integrated Translation Environment) support, native Ribbon components and the inclusion of the Boost library. C++Builder 2010 then followed in August 2009, adding in particular the touch and gesture support newly introduced to the VCL and a C++ specific class explorer. C++Builder XE was released in August 2010.

Embarcadero moved to a different versioning scheme in 2010. Rather than using numbers, they use XE. "C++ Builder XE" was released in August 2010, "C++Builder XE2" was released in August 2011, "C++ Builder XE3" was released in August 2012. No notable major changes were included in those three years except for bug fixes and the inclusion of 'FireMonkey' for creating cross-platform GUIs.

In April 2013, "C++ Builder XE4" was released, which included a 64-bit Windows compiler based on Clang 3.1. The 32-bit compiler is still based on Embarcadero's older technology.

XE5 (19)

Changes to C++Builder XE5 include:

C++Builder XE5 Starter Edition includes:

Available editions include Architect, Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Starter.[9]

RAD Studio XE5 also includes C++Builder XE5.[10]

XE6 to 8

10 Seattle

Released in late August 2015 Seattle updates the C++ compiler suite to CLANG 3.3 with the following exceptions:

10.1 Berlin

Released in late April 2016.[11]

OS X support

C++Builder XE2 was released in August 2011, introducing OS X support to the compiler for the first time. This allows the creation of cross-platform executables from a single source using the included FireMonkey libraries, however the IDE is only compatible with Microsoft Windows.

C++Builder XE3 was released in August 2012 containing further OS X support and an upgraded version of FireMonkey.

C++Builder XE4 was released in April 2013 containing further OS X support and FireMonkey version 3.

Version history

The following is a rough outline of product release information.

Year Version Released by Target platforms
4 Feb. 1997 1 Borland International, Inc. Windows
8 Feb. 1998 3 Borland International, Inc. Windows
26 Jan. 1999 4 Inprise Corporation Windows
30 Jan. 2000 5 Inprise Corporation, Borland Software Corporation Windows
1 Feb. 2002 6 Borland Software Corporation Windows
28 Aug. 2003 X Borland Software Corporation Windows, Linux, Solaris
23 Nov. 2005 2006 (10) Borland Software Corporation, CodeGear Windows
5 June 2007 2007 (11) CodeGear Windows
25 Aug. 2008 2009 (12) Embarcadero Technologies Windows
24 Aug. 2009 2010 (14) Embarcadero Technologies Windows
30 Aug. 2010 XE (15) Embarcadero Technologies Windows
31 Aug. 2011 XE2 (16) Embarcadero Technologies Windows, OS X
4 Sept. 2012 XE3 (17) Embarcadero Technologies Windows, OS X
22 April 2013 XE4 (18) Embarcadero Technologies Windows, OS X
11 Sept. 2013 XE5 (19) Embarcadero Technologies Windows, OS X, iOS
15 April 2014 XE6 (20) Embarcadero Technologies Windows, OS X, iOS, Android
2 Sept. 2014 XE7 (21) Embarcadero Technologies Windows, OS X, iOS, Android
7 April 2015 XE8 (22) Embarcadero Technologies Windows, OS X, iOS, Android
31 Aug. 2015 10 Seattle (23) Embarcadero Technologies Windows, OS X, iOS, Android
20 April 2016 10.1 Berlin (24) Embarcadero Technologies Windows, OS X, iOS, Android

Editions

C++ Builder is available in four editions with increasing features and price:

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.embarcadero.com/products/cbuilder/faq
  2. ↑ Borland C++Builder 5.0 - PC Magazine
  3. ↑ Borland Compiler Release Dates - Delphi Programming
  4. ↑ Borland® Delphi® 2006 and C++Builder® 2006 Deliver Key New Features to Speed Microsoft® Windows® and .NET Application Delivery - Enhanced development environments offered as part of Borland Developer Studio, Borland's multi-language developer environment for Microsoft Windows and .NET
  5. ↑ INPRISE CORPORATION LAUNCHES BORLAND.COM WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF BORLAND C++BUILDER 4 - Developers Switch from Visual C++ to Gain Interoperability and Tenfold Productivity Boost
  6. ↑ Mobile Industry Welcomes the Launch of Borland® C++BuilderX™ - Borland Enhances Mobile Development Offerings. C++BuilderX to Address Increased Business Demand for Enterprise Mobile Applications.
  7. ↑ Borland and PalmSource Advance Enterprise C++ Development for Palm OS® Mobile Applications - Borland® C++BuilderX™ and Application Lifecycle Management Solutions for C++ to Assist End-to-End Development for Palm Powered™ Mobile Devices
  8. ↑ Borland® Delphi® 2006 and C++Builder® 2006 Deliver Key New Features to Speed Microsoft® Windows® and .NET Application Delivery - Enhanced development environments offered as part of Borland Developer Studio, Borland's multi-language developer environment for Microsoft Windows and .NET
  9. ↑ C++Builder XE5 Feature Matrix
  10. ↑ Embarcadero Launches RAD Studio XE5 with True Native Android and iOS Support, Allowing Developers to Reach the Largest Addressable Mobile Markets
  11. ↑ "C++Builder 10.1 Berlin released". ComponentSource. April 25, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.

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