CodeGear推出了Delphi® for PHP

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关键词： CodeGear推出了Delphi® for PHP[高兴]可惜还没有Crack

Accelerate PHP web development with Delphi’s proven visual (RAD) framework for PHP
Simplify PHP programming with Delphi’s comprehensive PHP for VCL libraries
Sophisticated editing and integrated debugging speeds up the process of tracking down bugs and errors in the code
Integrated development environment streamlines code management and navigation so managing and organizing PHP code has never been easier.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

What new product is CodeGear™ announcing?

Delphi® 2007 for PHP
Delphi for PHP is the first completely integrated visual Rapid Application Development (RAD) environment for PHP. Delphi for PHP brings RAD productivity benefits to PHP web developers that Delphi users have enjoyed for years. The powerful editor and debugger increase coding speed and efficiency, while the integrated VCL for PHP 5 component class library lets developers quickly and visually create PHP web applications and integrate PHP open source components.

Delphi for PHP has an integrated PHP 5 class library called VCL for PHP. A customizable palette of over 50 reusable components includes buttons, labels, check boxes, images, DHTML menus, flash objects, grids, tree views, list boxes and more. Database components are also available for accessing databases, tables, queries, and stored procedures, as well as data grids and navigation. You can also add to the VCL for PHP at any time with your own components or enhancements being offered through the open source PHP platform.

Delphi for PHP makes it easy to create your own components and install customized packages to use in the IDE. The VCL makes it simple for you to develop new classes, because every component is built in pure PHP. Simply place these components into forms and use them in your applications. VCL components have built-in properties, methods, and events that make web interface development a snap. Delphi for PHP is the fast and easy way to build powerful and reliable PHP web applications.

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What is PHP?

PHP is a widely used open source Web Scripting language that is frequently used by web developers for the creation of forums and web applications because it helps them create dynamic web applications with solid database connectivity.

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Is Delphi for PHP a PHP add-in for Delphi or Borland Developer Studio?

No Delphi for PHP is a stand-alone product and not included with the Borland Developer Studio.

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Does Delphi for PHP have the same functionality as Delphi for Windows?

Delphi for PHP has similar features and benefits that users have come to expect from Delphi’s proven visual RAD development environment. Being a new product, Delphi for PHP doesn’t have all of the functionality available in a product like Delphi for Windows which has been around for more than ten years. Delphi for PHP also has specific features that have been added to support PHP development.

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Are there multiple editions available like Professional, Enterprise and Architect?

There is only a standard edition available for the initial release.

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How much does Delphi for PHP cost?

New user price: USD $299
Academic price: USD $99
Support & Maintenance: USD $99

Introductory price: USD $249 – limited time introductory price.
See www.codegear.com/products/delphiforphp for more information.

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How is Delphi for PHP different from other PHP development tools?

Delphi for PHP is the only visual Rapid Application Development (RAD) environment for PHP. It also has an integrated VCL for PHP component class library lets developers quickly and visually create PHP web applications and integrate PHP open source components.

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When will Delphi for PHP products be available? Are there localized versions?

Delphi for PHP will be available for pre-order from February 20, 2007. Localized versions are not available at this time.

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Can I get support and maintenance for Delphi for PHP?

Yes. Support and maintenance are available for an additional annual fee of USD $99.00.

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Delphi for PHP looks like a product called qstudio. Is it qstudio?

CodeGear has partnered with qadram software to jointly develop Delphi for PHP. qadram software, the development team behind VCL for PHP, had been working on a pre-beta project called Qstudio that became the foundation of Delphi for PHP.Development of Delphi for PHP is being done by CodeGear and qadram software at CodeGear headquarters in Scotts Valley, CA.

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Wasn't qstudio going to be free?

qstudio was planned to be a free download with an annual subscription fee for updates/fixes and additional components. Delphi for PHP is a paid license model with an annual subscription option.

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What will happen to the qstudio product?

The qstudio project was folded into Delphi for PHP and the qstudio project is being closed.

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What will happen to the WCL?

WCL has become VCL for PHP. The first version is being completed by CodeGear and qadram software but will continue to be run as an open source project by qadram software, WCL's founder and creator.

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Will I be able to buy Delphi for PHP from qadram software?

Delphi for PHP will be available from CodeGear and CodeGear resellers. qadram software does not plan to sell Delphi for PHP but does plan to offer Delphi for PHP add-ons and services that you may be interested in.

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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

What is VCL for PHP?

VCL for PHP are the open source PHP scripts and libraries, including Qooxdoo, Adodb, DynAPI, Smarty, XAjax and JSCalendar. Inspired by VCL for Delphi, the component architecture is 100 percent written in PHP. Developers can create and integrate components into the IDE and extend the existing components to fit their needs.

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Where is the VCL for PHP open source project hosted?

The VCL for PHP open source project will be hosted at:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/vcl4php

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Does Delphi for PHP include any additional software?

Delphi for PHP includes a developer edition of InterBase® that enables developers to create and test their application with the InterBase database before deployment. Deploying an application that uses InterBase for its database requires the purchase of InterBase licenses.

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About CodeGear
CodeGear, formerly Borland’s Developer Tools Group, delivers innovative, high-productivity development tools for a wide spectrum of software developers ranging from individuals to enterprise teams. CodeGear’s products enable developers to freely develop on their platform of choice while focusing on simplifying complex technologies and tasks so they can concentrate on application design, not infrastructure, to enable on-time project delivery.

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