[DUG] Future of us Delphi programmer in New Zealand?

[Bob Osborn]

Learning the language is easy, learning the framework is more challenging,
mainly because it's HUGE.  However, MSDN documention is excellent (once you
get used to it) and there are zillions of examples on the web.

Bob Osborn

On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 12:44 PM, Jeremy Coulter <jscoulter at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am in that boat at the moment.
> We have not moved from Delphi because not of all our customers have a
> machine that could run .Net, and despite trying, they didnt want to upgrade.
> That has changed a bit over recent years, but we have not had the time to
> look at C#. I have had a quick look at Prisim but once again no real
> oportunities you use it.
> I WANT to leave my current job. I have been here for 8.5 years and NEED a
> change, but I stuck because our organsiation had not moved with this times
> and I cant really apply for a .net role.
> We did do a  vb.net training course 5 years ago....never used it !
>
> I must admit too, that .Net had not really "spun my wheels" becasue I
> really dont like the whole .net overhead and having to deal with .net
> installations as part of an installation process.
> Delphi is just one exe and windows, simple. (well thats a bit general, but
> you get my point)
>
> I have heard too that C# is meant to be easy-ish if you come from a Delphi
> back ground. I that a true statement?
>
> Jeremy
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 10:59 AM, Kyley Harris <Kyley at harrissoftware.com>wrote:
>
>> haha.. I simply am watching the market and trends of delphi in this
>> country, and I've kept track of many of the companies I know that use
>> delphi.
>> Most of the companies that had delphi developers now have 1 or 2 maximum
>> on staff. the rest is outsourced offshore, or they are now using other
>> languages and following modern trends of c# etc.
>>
>> I am in the position of writing and selling software, so choosing delphi
>> is fine.. my customers are not concerned by the language used, only the end
>> product..
>>
>> More and more, I see other bigger companies ditch delphi for other
>> languages.. So I said no hope, meaning.. If you loose your delphi
>> employment, and are seeking a new job as an employee, rather than as an
>> independant software vendor.. its getting slimmer and slimmer pickings in
>> the market.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 10:49 AM, Leigh Wanstead <leighw at softtech.co.nz>wrote:
>>
>>>  Why no hope?
>>>
>>> If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
>>>
>>> Have a nice day
>>>
>>> Regards
>>> Leigh
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> *From:* delphi-bounces at delphi.org.nz [mailto:
>>> delphi-bounces at delphi.org.nz]*On Behalf Of *Kyley Harris
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, 9 April 2009 9:55 a.m.
>>> *To:* NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
>>> *Subject:* Re: [DUG] Future of us Delphi programmer in New Zealand?
>>>
>>> As a company, fine.. as an employee? no hope :)
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Leigh Wanstead <leighw at softtech.co.nz>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Before this happy Easter holiday, I am thinking what future about us
>>>> Delphi
>>>> programmer in New Zealand? Will we have to program in C#? ;-)
>>>>
>>>> I am programming AVR/Microchip assembler in my spare time. I am a fast
>>>> learner. ;-)
>>>>
>>>> Have a nice day
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>> Leigh
>>>>
>>>>
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