DelphiBoostPack

Welcome to DelphiBoostPack, a comprehensive utility library designed to enhance and extend the capabilities of Delphi 2007 and earlier versions. This repository aims to bridge the gap between older Delphi environments and modern software development practices by providing a collection of utilities, classes, and routines that incorporate features commonly found in newer programming languages.

Intent of the Repository:

Our goal is to support the Delphi developer community by offering easy-to-integrate solutions that improve productivity, code maintainability, and application performance. Whether you're working with databases, managing collections, or requiring advanced data manipulation, DelphiBoostPack offers a suite of tools to streamline your development process without the need to upgrade from your trusted Delphi version.

Development and Compatibility:

The main development of DelphiBoostPack is done on Delphi 2007, ensuring that the tools and utilities are optimized for this version. However, the plan is to support a wide range of Delphi versions, from Delphi 7 to Delphi 11.3. This broad compatibility range is intended to make the utilities accessible and beneficial to developers working across different versions of Delphi, allowing for a modern development experience even on older platforms.

Coding Style Guidelines

To maintain consistency and code readability within the DelphiBoostPack, we adhere to the following coding style guidelines:

• Local Variables: All local variables must start with the lv prefix, e.g., lvIndex, lvName.
• Global Variables: Global variables should start with the gv prefix, e.g., gvApplicationState, gvUserCount.
• Local Constants: Prefix local constants with lc, e.g., lcMaxSize, lcFilePath.
• Global Constants: Global constants must start with gc, e.g., gcAppName, gcVersion.
• Class Prefix: Most classes within the repository must have the prefix Tbp (from Boost Pack), indicating their belonging to the DelphiBoostPack collection, e.g., TbpCustomList, TbpDatabaseConnector.
• Unit Naming: It is recommended that one unit contains only one class to maintain clarity and ease of maintenance. For instance, the class TbpIntegerList should be located in the unit named bpIntegerList.pas.

By following these guidelines, we ensure that the codebase remains organized, intuitive, and accessible to contributors and users alike.

Contribution

We welcome contributions from the Delphi community! Whether you're fixing a bug, adding a new utility, or improving documentation, your input is valuable. Please feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

Official Delphi Downloads

For those looking to download the latest or specific versions of Delphi, official ISOs and web installers can be found through the following link:

• Delphi Official Downloads

This link provides access to a wide range of Delphi and RAD Studio versions, ensuring developers can find the specific version they need to support their projects or update their development environment.