[DUG] What is the future for Delphi programmer?

[David Brennan]

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
4. None (no time)

There are a lot of businesses like us with established software and
libraries written in Delphi. There is absolutely no compelling reason for us
to switch to another language, or even start some new projects in another
language, while there are huge reasons why we shouldn't (ie the huge amount
of experience and code we already have in Delphi). 

If new versions of Delphi suck then that might make me think more carefully
about it, and when Delphi 8-2006 were the new releases I certainly had some
doubts. Now though I think Embarcadero are doing a reasonable job of
extending and improving Delphi, even if I disagree with some of the
priorities (Project X is probably a waste of time IMO but we have had that
discussion already!).

Cheers,
David.


-----Original Message-----
From: delphi-bounces at delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-bounces at delphi.org.nz] On
Behalf Of Alister Christie
Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 11:48 a.m.
To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
Subject: Re: [DUG] What is the future for Delphi programmer?

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
PO Box 13085
Johnsonville
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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