Learn DELPHI-VCL with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Architecture
Component-based hierarchy
Form inheritance and composition
Event-driven callback system
Windows message handling integration
Streaming mechanism for form and component persistence
Rendering Model
Windows GDI-based rendering
Custom painting via OnPaint
Control composition for nested components
Device-independent pixel support
Theme and style adaptation
Architectural Patterns
Form inheritance
Component hierarchy
Event-driven callbacks
Data binding via data-aware components
Non-visual component separation
Real World Architectures
Accounting and invoicing systems
ERP front-end modules
Custom reporting applications
Inventory management tools
Medical or industrial control software
Design Principles
Component-based development
Event-driven programming
Rapid application development (RAD)
Windows-native performance
Extensible and reusable components
Scalability Guide
Modularize forms and units
Use packages for large apps
Optimize component hierarchies
Offload heavy processing to threads
Use data caching for large datasets
Migration Guide
Update deprecated components
Verify 64-bit compatibility
Refactor legacy database code
Replace unsupported third-party packages
Check for Unicode and string handling