by Ray Konopka | Dec 4, 2021 | Delphi, Event, User Interface, VCL
Embarcadero has released the video replays for all sessions at this year’s DelphiCon including my presentations: How Tab Controls Can Ruin Desktop UXCreating Custom Title Bars in VCL Apps The videos are on the Embarcadero Technologies YouTube channel....
by Ray Konopka | Nov 3, 2021 | Delphi, Event, General
It’s going to be a busy November for Delphi conferences. First up is EKON 25, which is being held next week November 8-10 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Hard to believe it’s been 25 years. I’ve presented sessions each year except for 3. This year,...
by Ray Konopka | Mar 5, 2021 | Delphi, VCL
The Konopka Signature VCL Controls (formerly Raize Components) was one of the first component libraries to fully embrace VCL Styles. In fact, for a while KSVC supported VCL Styles better than the stock VCL controls. Unfortunately, little attention was given to the...
by Ray Konopka | Oct 27, 2020 | Delphi, Event, User Interface, VCL
Instead of CodeRage, this year Embarcadero is hosting DelphiCon, which runs from November 17-19 and specifically focuses on Delphi. A C++Builder specific conference will be coming later. Head over to the DelphiCon website to save your virtual seat today. The event is...
by Ray Konopka | Aug 30, 2020 | Event, General, User Interface
Embarcadero is sponsoring a new Desktop First UX Summit, a free online event September 16-17, 2020. I’m excited to be presenting the opening keynote for the event. Visit https://summit.desktopfirst.com/ to book your free ticket today! How Mobile First Ruined...
by Ray Konopka | Jul 23, 2020 | Delphi, Event, FMX, General, User Interface, VCL
EKON 24, The Conference for Delphi & More will be held November 2-4, 2020 in Dusseldorf, Germany. I will be presenting the following sessions (virtually): VCL Style Changes in Delphi 10.4 The recent release of Delphi 10.4 Sydney includes a number of significant...
by Ray Konopka | Feb 14, 2020 | Delphi
Twenty-five years ago today, Borland launched Delphi and the world of software development was changed forever. I was very fortunate to have been involved in the months leading up to the launch by writing articles about Delphi for my Blazing Pascal column which was...
by Ray Konopka | Feb 11, 2020 | Delphi
Delphi is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year (#Delphi25th), and Embarcadero will be hosting a webinar on Friday, Feb 14, 2020 to celebrate this milestone. For webinar details and to register, please visit:...
by Ray Konopka | Aug 15, 2019 | Event
EKON 23, The Conference for Delphi & More will be held October 28-30, 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany. I will be presenting the following sessions: Supporting High DPI Displays in Delphi Delphi Rio includes new features specifically designed to provide better support...
by Ray Konopka | Mar 28, 2019 | Delphi, General
Nick Hodges has created a new site at arrayofdevelopers.com. According to Nick, “the site is dedicated to the Developers[] project — an attempt to gather up the coding wisdom of the best and brightest in the software development community.” I was fortunate...
