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Re:They don't make 'em like that any more: Borland Turbo Pas... by lproven on Saturday August 24, 2024 @08:43AM (#41337841)
> RAD Delphi-like IDE

https://www.lazarus-ide.org/

> for the web.

... why?

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Re:They don't make 'em like that any more: Borland Turbo Pas... by speed_spread on Saturday August 24, 2024 @09:01AM (#41337977)
Because, even though I hate it, web tech is the main way to build GUI apps nowadays. The demand for native apps in corporate settings has all but disappeared.
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Re:They don't make 'em like that any more: Borland Turbo Pas... by lproven on Saturday August 24, 2024 @05:55PM (#41341970)
Hmmm.

Interesting take.

I am not even sure I agree, but in some contexts this may be true.

I think -- and indeed hope -- it's a temporary local thing and will pass.

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