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

[Jeremy Coulter]

well I hate to quote an old cliche,  I need a new challenge, but its true,
but also actually I am completely fed up now. I started typing WHY I am fed
up.....but its just going to come across wrong so I have decided not to
say......Its jsut time to move on.

Jeremy



On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Bob Osborn <bob.osborn at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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