Delphi is a rapid application development (RAD) environment and programming language based on Object Pascal. Originally developed by Borland in the 1990s, Delphi allows developers to build high-performance, cross-platform applications with a focus on ease of use and fast development cycles.
With its visual component library (VCL) and integrated development environment (IDE), Delphi enables developers to quickly design graphical user interfaces, interact with databases, and build desktop, mobile, and web applications. The language itself is known for its strong typing, object-oriented capabilities, and simplicity, making it a solid choice for both new developers and experienced professionals.
While Delphi's popularity has waned somewhat over the years, it remains a powerful tool for building enterprise applications, particularly in legacy systems and for businesses that value its speed of development and strong visual design tools.