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TypeScript für Delphi-Entwickler: Die Grundlagen verstehen (Teil 2 von 5)

Willkommen zurück

In Teil 1 haben wir besprochen, warum der Übergang von Delphi zu Next.js geschäftlich Sinn macht. Jetzt erkunden wir TypeScript selbst und warum es sich überraschend vertraut für Delphi-Entwickler anfühlt.

Denken Sie daran: Diese Serie handelt nicht davon, Ihnen beizubringen, TypeScript zu programmieren. Es geht darum, Ihnen zu zeigen, dass die Konzepte, die Sie in Delphi gemeistert haben, direkt übertragbar sind, und dass die Lernkurve kürzer ist, als Sie befürchten mögen.

TypeScript for Delphi Developers: Understanding the Fundamentals (Part 2 of 5)

Welcome Back

In Part 1, we discussed why the transition from Delphi to Next.js makes business sense. Now, let's explore TypeScript itself and why it feels surprisingly familiar to Delphi developers.

Remember: this series isn't about teaching you to code TypeScript. It's about showing you that the concepts you've mastered in Delphi translate directly, and that the learning curve is shorter than you might fear.

Erweitern Sie Ihr Delphi Know-how: Die TypeScript Chance (Teil 1 von 5)

Nach 30 Jahren Delphi-Entwicklung hätte ich nie gedacht, dass ich das schreiben würde. Aber hier sind wir, und ich muss mitteilen, warum das Verstehen von TypeScript, React und Next.js möglicherweise die wichtigste Geschäftsentscheidung ist, die Sie in diesem Jahr treffen.

Warum diese Serie existiert

Lassen Sie mich von vornherein klarstellen: Delphi ist immer noch phänomenal. Für Windows Desktop-Anwendungen und datenbankintensive Enterprise-Software bleibt es eine der produktivsten Umgebungen, die je geschaffen wurden. Die VCL ist erprobt, die Database-Komponenten sind unübertroffen, und die Compile-Zeiten sind blitzschnell.

Aber die Welt hat sich verändert. Ihre Kunden fragen nach Web-Anwendungen. Sie wollen auf ihre Systeme von iPads, Chromebooks und Smartphones zugreifen. Sie wollen Anwendungen, die keine Installation erfordern. Sie wollen moderne Benutzeroberflächen, die aussehen wie die Apps, die sie täglich verwenden. Und ehrlich gesagt? Echte Cross-Platform Web-Anwendungen mit Next.js zu erstellen ist nicht nur effizienter – es ist dramatisch kosteneffektiver, als zu versuchen, Delphi für das Web funktionieren zu lassen.

Expanding Your Delphi Expertise: The TypeScript Opportunity (Part 1 of 5)

After 30 years of Delphi development, I never thought I'd write this. But here we are, and I need to share why understanding TypeScript, React, and Next.js might be the most important business decision you make this year.

Why This Series Exists

Let me be clear upfront: Delphi is still phenomenal. For Windows desktop applications and database-heavy enterprise software, it remains one of the most productive environments ever created. The VCL is battle-tested, the database components are unmatched, and the compile times are lightning fast.

But the world has changed. Your clients are asking for web applications. They want to access their systems from iPads, Chromebooks, and smartphones. They want applications that don't require installation. They want modern interfaces that look like the apps they use every day. And honestly? Building true cross-platform web applications with Next.js is not just more efficient—it's dramatically more cost-effective than trying to make Delphi work for the web.

🚀 The AI Productivity Paradox: Why You Shouldn’t Miss GitKraken’s Upcoming Webinar

The Big Question: Is AI Actually Making Us More Productive?

If you're a developer — whether you’re crafting web apps in TypeScript or maintaining enterprise systems in Delphi — you've probably felt it by now: AI is everywhere in our workflows.

Autocompletion, refactoring suggestions, code explanations, even full unit tests generated by AI — the tools are amazing.
But are they genuinely making us faster and better developers, or just busier ones?

That’s the question keeping engineering leaders awake at night. And that’s the topic GitKraken is tackling head-on in their upcoming event:

👉 Join the GitKraken Insights Webinar on October 29

Results of the poll: HIW LIVE

I just wanted to give brief feedback on the results of the poll from the beginning of this month. It has become very much clear looking at the results that there is little interest in LIVE HIW seminars with the opportunity to ask questions.

Delphi turns 29! Join us for the celebration!

To the Delphi community, February 14 is not only known as Valentine's Day (you're welcome for the reminder 😁), it is also Delphi's birthday. This year, it will turn 29 and Embarcadero -- Ian Barker to be more precise -- will be hosting a special webinar to celebrate.

POLL: LIVE seminar about Web development ?

In recent weeks, I have gotten inquiries about a live seminar to build a full stack project with Delphi. With regard to scope, something like my latest video series with the ability for you to interact and ask questions. The seminar would either be during the week or on a Saturday.

Possible Topics?

Here's just a few suggestions as an overarching topic for the whole seminar. They would last from 3-6 hours.

• HTML, CSS and Bootstrap for Delphi developers
• Building the architecture of a Web application with responsive navigation bar
• Web page with user login and dedicated areas (front plus backend implementation)
• Getting started with MQTT
• Your idea! Use comment section in poll...

Are you interested?

Let me know if and when you would like to participate. Also, if you would only participate for free. The likelihood of an event happening is lower then because I would need to look for a sponsor.

TMS Training Days 2023 Session replays

For the first time in years, TMS was able to celebrate Training Days in-person again! This year, TMS introduced us to the city of Bruges in Belgium. It was a wonderful event with a lot of opportunities for Delphi developers to mingle and exchange their knowledge.

Aside from the social events, there were lots of training sessions with valuable content.