C++Builder 5 Developers Guide

Chapter 1. Introduction to C++Builder

IN THIS CHAPTER

• C++ Language

• The VCL, Forms, and Components

• Creating Your First Real Program

• Commonly Asked Questions

• What's New in C++Builder 6

• Linux, Kylix, CLX, EJB, and C++Builder

• The C++ Standard Library

This chapter will introduce you to Borland C++Builder, one of the leading development environments for creating Internet, desktop, client/server, and distributed applications. C++Builder combines the ease of a RAD environment with the power and performance of ANSI C++.

The C++Builder Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is where most of your work is done. Have a look at Figure 1.1 to see the user interface of the C++Builder IDE.

C++ remains the most widely used language for developing applications, which range from sophisticated multitier business systems to high performance data visualization and hard, real-time systems. C++Builder is an excellent choice for implementing any application.

NOTE

For more information on the features and benefits of C++Builder, see the Features & Benefits and New C++Builder Users links on the C++Builder Web site at http://www.borland.com/bcppbuilder/.