[DUG] What is the future for Delphi programmer?

[Alister Christie]

I think there is still plenty of work around for Delphi developers - all 
that Delphi code out there isn't just going to go away and will need to 
be maintained.  However, the question that should be asked is how many 
people are starting new projects in Delphi (as opposed to C# / Java / 
Ruby etc).

It's my understanding that specialized skills (Delphi Programming) 
usually demand higher rewards as opposed to commodity programming (C# or 
Java), but I guess it's mostly going to come down to supply and demand.  
All the same - it's probably worth learning another language.

I haven't started any kind of new project for awhile, and have been just 
enhancing our existing products.  I've just started learning Ruby on 
Rails (although haven't gotten very far as yet), which I hope to start 
something with this year.

How about other people:

1. Still maintaining Delphi code?

2. Started a new Delphi project in the last year?

3. Started a new project in another language in the last year (what was 
the language)?

4. What other languages are you using learning?

My Answers
1. Yes, 2. No, 3. No, 4. C# (Compact Framework)

Alister Christie
Computers for People
Ph: 04 471 1849 Fax: 04 471 1266
http://www.salespartner.co.nz
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Wellington 



Leigh Wanstead wrote:
> Good morning,
>
> I thought that I must ask this question. I only see one job ads for cobol programmer in seek website. If cobol programmer face this situation, what about Delphi programmer?
>
> TIA
>
> Regards
> Leigh
>
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