Great news everyone! José León from Embarcadero has posted a review on the next release of Delphi for PHP (Delphi for PHP 2010)!

You can read the review here!

Here is a brief snippet on the history of Delphi for PHP and why it has taken so long for this release to come:

After version 2, we gathered a lot of features that can be added to the product, and believe me, at this moment, we have enough features to keep working on this product for the next 5-6 years. We also made some tests to check if those major features can be implemented, and we realize that the current status of the code was not the right one to start working on them. That is, the project (initially called qstudio) had a very specific goal in mind, but none of the new features were planned when designing such product. Also, a major code overhaul was performed between version 1 and 2, so we had to choose: Add new features to the existing code base, working on a code not designed for that, or start from scratch with all the new features in mind. We decided to start from scratch, so that’s the reason of the delay.

Tim DelChiaro has just published (by the looks of it) an updated version of the Delphi for PHP 2.0 EULA (End-User License Agreement) and the Delphi for PHP 1.0 EULA (End-User License Agreement) … Is this a sign of life? Does this mean a NEW roadmap is imminent?

Watch this space!!!

Tim Del Chiaro from Embarcadero Technologies has asked all Delphi for PHP users to fill out a quick survey telling him what you use Delphi for PHP for, what you like about it, and what you want to see in the future.

He also wants to know about applications you have created so he can use them as a showcase to let other potential users see the great things which are possible with Delphi for PHP.

You can complete the survery here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=670UnJiLigVoyIxbhcfH_2bQ_3d_3d

Remember this is your chance to tell Embarcadero’s exactly what you want Delphi for PHP to become and features you want added!

Embarcadero’s is currently conducting an annual survey on Delphi for PHP. The feedback received by users will help Embarcadero guide the furure development of Delphi for PHP so your input is very important!

To complete the survey please go here: The 2009 Delphi for PHP Survey

Just read on the CodeGear site that Qadram software has signed an agreement to develop a professional web application. The application will be written using VCL for PHP… and the great news is the core of this application will be released under GPL which means we all get to download and use it in our own web applications created using Delphi for PHP!

The bad news is the development of this web application is going to take approximately 1 year

The application is planned to be developed in a modular way, in order to be reused for developing other software solutions, like e-commerce stores, CMS systems, etc.

To read the full article: click here

Happy new year everyone!

For all those that missed CodeRage III in December, you can download video replays of the sessions. Below are the session videos relating to Delphi for PHP. For all videos, check out the CodeRage III website.

• Writing Components for VCL for PHP: Download Video
• VENDOR: Using JTPlatinumGrid with Delphi for PHP: Download Video
• Aplicando Herança Visual com Templates no Delphi for PHP: Download Video
• Desarrollo de componentes VCL para PHP – Conceptos avanzados: Download Video

Delphi for PHP session dates and times:

Writing Components for VCL for PHP
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Room: 2

This session will give you a brief introduction to the VCL For PHP, including a fairly detailed discussion of the process flow in the VCL For PHP, followed by a comprehensive guide to writing a VCL For PHP component, including tips, tricks and common pitfalls to watch out for.

Presenter: Jonathan Benedicto

VENDOR: Using JTPlatinumGrid with Delphi for PHP
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
11:15am – 12:15pm
Room: 1

This session showcases the new PHP grid component from JomiTech, PlatinumGrid. It starts with a brief introduction to the use of grids in web applications. This is followed by a tour of the capabilities of the new grid, including demos from the grid showcase. The presentation concludes with a live demo of PlatinumGrid, as part of a real-world Ajax-based task tracking application.

Presenter: Jonathan Benedicto

Aplicando Herança Visual com Templates no Delphi for PHP
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
11:15am – 12:15pm
Room: 2
Presenter: Rodrigo Carreiro

Desarrollo de componentes VCL para PHP – Introducción
Friday, December 5, 2008
7:30am – 8:30am
Room: 2
Presenter: Jose Leon

Desarrollo de componentes VCL para PHP – Conceptos avanzados
Friday, December 5, 2008
10:00am – 11:00am
Room: 2
Presenter: Jose Leon

For a full list of sessions, click here!, and don’t forget to register now!

Delphi for PHP was highlighted at the EKON 12 in Germany last week. There were three sessions in total and José León has kindly made the recorded session videos available to all to see. You can find them using the links below:

Delphi for PHP – General Introduction
VCL for PHP – Overview and Component Development (Part I)
VCL for PHP – Overview and Component Development (Part II)