Delphi Programmer Career Guide and Counseling

Question: am currently working as sotwware programmer in delphi platform? whether any scope for me? Am currently working as a software programmer in a private company, in delphi platform. Is there any scope for me in future?

Answer: Yes plenty.

Question: Is learning DELPHI a good idea or not? I was asking this question because only 182 job offers pop-up. Was wondering if like Coldfusion not having Delphi programmers will make me more marketable?

Answer: I program for a living (although I'm still entry level), so I have some knowledge in this area. I don't think there is much of a demand for Delphi programmers (AFAIK Delphi is pretty close to a dead language). If you're trying to decide what language to learn based on the demand for it alone, I think any of the .NET stuff would be your best bet (ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, etc.).

Question: Need DELPHI programmers online for advice,help etc? Hi Am working as Delphi developer,at times i may need to get help from professional for my coding.. so plz let me know how i can meet them on realtime basis say thru yahoo messeger etc Thanks for your time. All the best. Keep in Touch.

Answer: craig.su@yahoo.com He is a really good Delphi programmer and I think he would love to have a like minded individual to help him with his own programming problems as well. Maybe two heads could get put together as one?

Question: How to get started becoming a computer programmer? A good friend of mine got a BS degree in computer science, and has been searching for a job where he can use his degree, with no success for a year now. He can read, write, and understand various programming techniques and algorithms Trained in Turbo C++, Visual C++ (Console Only), and Delphi. I am concerned about him because he is broke all the time, and all the jobs he can find are like housekeeping and things like that. He lives in ND. Does anybody have any suggestions that I can pass on to him as to how and where to look for the job he wants?

Answer: Im interested in this please someone email me

Question: Delphi programmers come here !!? Hi.I've writed program with delphi7 and it's database engine is sqlserver. I'm gonna restore some of my backups with RESTORE statment and it needs that database be free(No connection connects to it).I have a TADOConnection component that all of my datasets use it.Now when I wanna close my ADOConnection one error occured Error message is : Project Mahak.exe raised exception class EOleException with message 'Operation is not allowed when the object is closed'. Process stopped. Use Step or Run to continue. but my adoconnection.connected is true. What should I do ? Thanks for your helping.

Answer: yes this error is normal for backup and restore you can not close sql connetion and you can not use bak/res command directly before starting you must checked database staus with sql extednded procedure if no body have luck status you can use this step IF NOT ADOConnection1.InTransaction THEN BEGIN ADOConnection1.IsolationLevel := ilIsolated YOUR CODE HERE ... ADOConnection1.IsolationLevel := ilReadUncommitted END; NOBODY CONNECT TO SQL BEFORE THIS ADOon1.IsolationLevel := ilReadUncommitted FOR MORE INFO READ SQL DOCUMENT ABOUT CUNCURRNCY AND TRANSACTION BEST REGARD

Question: how many programmer are still using VB6 instead of VB.NET? Did all VB programmer switched to VB.NET? VB.NET is quite different than VB, and u need to install a huge IDE and framework, whild the VB6 is only 5MB size. VB6 is also quick to run,and in the language, I know Microsoft has made huge amount of changes, that I heard, some VB programmer even threatened to Swich to other programming tool like Delphi Thanx!

Answer: This is all true. However, there are many companies and users that still use VB6. Personally, my company has numerous clients that use VB6, with no plans to change in the near future, and some that wish to keep VB6 apps already in existence while doing new development in .NET or another platform. I would leave it simply at this: There are several reasons why you may want to use .NET (C# or VB.NET) instead of VB6, but if it ain't broke, why fix it?

Question: Linksys wireless router configuration? I am a delphi programmer, I want to create a program to configure linksys wireless router without using web based software of the router. My Problem is how can I connect to linksys hardware. or any tip on where would I start would be appreciated.

Answer: Go to the linksys website and download the software, or use ths CD that came with the router if you have it.

Question: How to make an application which cannot be terminated in Task Manager? I want to make an application (in Delphi or C#) which cannot be terminated even in Task Manager. When I try to terminate some programs like Kaspersky or ZoneAlarm, Task Manager shows me the error: "The operation could not be completed. Access is denied." I want to make an application like these, which cannot be terminated with Task Manager - I want Task Manager show the same error when some user try to terminate my program. But I am not professional programmer - and I don't know how to do that. Please help me if you can!

Answer: in c++ i know u can do it but i havent come across it in c# 1 thing u can do if u need is make it so when i closes it reopens again thats the way most trojans get round it u can use the simple system.diagnostics in c# to show proccess and stuff meaning u can write a seprate program or in the method menu selectig on exit or on form unload options and write to reload its self in it may work but a seprate app control it would probly work betta only needs to be about 5 lines long if (system.diagnostic.procces etc may help lil bit of code using System.Diagnostics; string xs = (name of your app project1 etc) Process[] myProcesses = Process.GetProcessesByName(xs); then you can use myprocesses. to check if apps still open on a timer and if not reload it ( i think i aint done c# for a while) o and before you reload it probably be betta to just shell it in a new command of its own System.Diagnostics.Process shell = new System.Diagnostics.Process(); string run1; run1 = "c:\program files\etc" shell.StartInfo.FileName = @run1; shell.Start();

Question: where can i find a job online? i'm 16 years old and i live in South Africa, wanting to find a job as part time programmer in delphi (1 year experience). Or any other kind of job availible.

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Question: Need help with this resume title? I'm currently trying to find a new job now (just moved here and took the first job I was offered to pay rent) about 7 months ago. Mainly, I'm technical with computers but I love web programming above anything else. However, most jobs include numerous languages like C/++, Delphi, JavaScript, ActionScript, Java, ColdFusion, ASP and Perl. I know Perl fluently, and I can work with JavaScript. I've been working from home as a web developer for 7 years before this. I love working with computers in general but I don't have much real work experience with it. My title should be geared more towards my experience in programming I think, but open for IT jobs as well. The title I've been using is "Lead web developer and programmer, Data entry specialist". This doesn't flow well on my Monster profile. Can someone give me some suggestions?

Answer: Are you talking about a title for your entire resume...or a job title under your "employment" section. Your resume title should simply be your name and subheaded by your contact information...you should not use a job title like that to head your resume. So if you meant as a job title in the work experience section; just use what your employer would describe your job title as. If you were a stay-at-home web developer "Lead web developer and programmer" might be pushing it a little. "Web Designer" specifying "at home" under it would be honest and seem more sincere. Often, an employer will be attracted to a simpler and concise resume over a padded or elaborate one.

Question: what are the diffrent programming languages for? c c++ asp java javascript visual basic visual net pascal delphi And is there a diffrence between game developer and programmer? and a diffrence between software programmer and developer which language is best for to learn if i wanna be game developer/programmer or software developer/programmer

Answer: Wow, let's hit these one at a time: c - C is pretty old school. Much of the world's code is written in C or some variant of C, so it's a good one to know, but it is not "Object Oriented." Object Oriented programming languages are much easier to work with for large programs, so it's not very common to see a large project strictly written in C anymore; however, some programming libraries are written in C and so you'll see C code in C++ or Objective-C programs. c++ - C++ is an object oriented extension of C. Any C code should compile with a C++ compiler; however, C++ code will not compile with a C compiler. The name (C++) is actually a bit of a joke. In C programming the line "C++;" would mean, "the next value of the variable 'C'." Therefore, C++ means (essentially) the next version of C. :-) asp - ASP (Active Server Pages) is a language created by Microsoft. While (I believe) older versions of ASP use their own special variant of Visual Basic, modern (ASP.net) can be programmed using C# (an expansion of C written by Microsoft). ASP and ASP.net are used for web development. java - Java is one of the languages of choice for many developers and companies these days. It's very similar to C# (though was it was created before C# and C# is a knockoff of Java) and was developed (and is owned) by Sun Microsystems. If you're going to learn to program, Java and C++ are two very good languages to start with. javascript - Despite it's name, Javascript is not really very similar to Java. It has much of the same syntax, but it is what's called an "interpreted" language. While some modern web browsers (such as Google Chrome) will compile Javascript to make it run faster, it's generally not compiled (making it slower, but easier to modify). Javascript has built in support on all modern web browsers, so it's used by many web developers to do client-side tasks on their web pages (such as AJAX calls). visual basic - Visual Basic is an old Microsoft version of BASIC (Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code). It's a very simple interpreted language that you can use for very quick development using Microsoft tools. Other languages do a much better job at rapid application development these days, but Visual Basic is still used (in it's "VBA" form) to do Macros scripting in Microsoft Office. But that's about it. visual net - I assume you mean "Visual Basic.net". This is just a later version of Visual Basic that uses Microsoft's .NET Framwork. There are other "visual.net" languages (such as Visual C++.NET, Visual C#.NET etc. These are just versions of their respective languages that use the .NET Framework). pascal - This is an old-school language. Unless you're interested in going to work as an IS specialist at a large company, you probably have very little interest in Pascal. It's one of only two languages in this last I've never used. delphi - This is the other language in the list I've never used. Check Wikipedia for info. As for your other questions: And is there a diffrence between game developer and programmer? There is, but only inasmuch as there is a difference between a BMW mechanic and a car mechanic. A "Game developer" would just be a specialized kind of developer. Just like with a mechanic, if you own a BMW, you'd probably be more likely to hire a BMW mechanic than a "car mechanic." Although, there's a good chance that a car mechanic could fix a simple problem with your BMW, a specialized BMW mechanic would probably be better for something more complex. Likewise, a "Game Programmer" might be more likely to be hired to program a game, but may not be as employable to program something else (you wouldn't hire a BMW mechanic to fix your Honda). and a diffrence between software programmer and developer? No. The terms are generally interchangeable. Although a "developer" might refer to someone who does more than just program, there's really no difference in practical usage. which language is best for to learn if i wanna be game developer/programmer or software developer/programmer? Learn C++. That's going to be the best language by far for someone interested in game development/programming. It wouldn't hurt to go to school. Learning this stuff on your own is extremely hard and requires a lot of dedication. It's much easier (if more expensive) to get a degree in computer science. There are lots of places that offer "game programming" degrees. However, I compare those to offering a degree in professional basketball. There are a few more people making good money in game programming than there are in professional basketball; however, the general concept is the same. If things don't work out with game programming, a computer science degree will let you get pretty much any other job in the computing industry. A CS degree will also offer much of the math background you need for game programming. With a CS degree, you'll be just as employable by the game companies as you would be wi

Question: C++ compiler?? i need a compiler to use c++ apparently? I'm trying to learn c++ to become a programmer, can anyone suggest a good compiler to turn a .cpp txt document into an .exe, i tried delphi but it kept crashing my computer

Answer: FREE GNU GCC for C & C++ == Download & Installation Instructions. http://ems.calumet.purdue.edu/mcss/kraftrl/cs302-2005/mingw-install.html

Question: Which States would be easiest to live (jobs, cost of living,...) in the USA? I will be in the USA as a permanent resident(green card) in a few months,I have master's degree in Information Technology in 2003, i worked as Programmer Ananlyst, Developper (Oracle, Delphi,..) but I will accep any kind of jobs when i arrive the USA, I speak English (i like this language)(i studied English when i was in highschool and University),i'm worry about American way of life,Thanks for your answer i'm French citizen (vietnamese original),i live in France, I have master's degree in IT in France

Answer: Here's a cost of living calculator that you can use to compare the cost of living in different U.S. cities: http://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living-calculator.aspx You can also use it to look up salary data for job titles in different areas. That will give you a better idea of what your standard of living would actually be like in a given area. Hope that helps, Assistant to Dr. Salary

Question: asp.net or sap (Please guide me!)? I have two job offers. One is ASP.NET/ASP programmer in a tire & rubber company. The other is SAP programmer working in a computer company. The tire company may require me to code Delphi in the future because their ERP is based on Delphi. I like ASP.net and I dislike Delphi. The other one, the computer company, may or may not ask me to transfer to C# team from SAP team in the future. The C# team has too much work. I only like to stay in SAP team because members of C# team have to work 12 hours everyday without additional pay for overtime working. Both two companies are big. Salary from both side is similar. Salary is not what I concern now. What I care is a stable and happy working environment. I can't survive under too much stress. I will work for either company for about two years hopefully. And then I plan to move to another country. Which one will you choose and why? welcome precious suggestions from experienced programmers or engineers.

Answer: I was also in a similar situation in my corporation. I did choose .Net over SAP because I love hands on coding and that it will able to uplift my C# skills. However, from experience I've found SAP is a much more stable job and that it pays more. I do not regret my choice on siding with C# because I love it. SAP is simply a click and drag application that no one wants to really touch. If you are into that kind of application, go for SAP. Overall pick .Net because it's fun or pick SAP for stability and money. Both jobs will require minimum stress of course. Best of luck on deciding.

Question: php test help???????? I was just called for an interview for an computer programmer which will be based on javascript, html, php and delphi. There will be a test regarding these programming languages. I have quite good knowledge of javascript and html. however, I don't know much about php. I am learning it online. So can any one suggest me how to prepare for the test so that I will be qualified for the job? Or can anyone suggest me any good website. I have 3 more days to go. So I think I can prepare well.

Answer: You have 3 days to learn PHP? Geez - that's a bit steep. You can read all you want about it, but I don't care what anyone says - unless you've programmed with it, you don't really know it. I'd suggested installing WAMP or XAMPP for testing PHP scripts. http://www.wampserver.com/en/ http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-linux.html Then head over to: http://www.php.net and http://www.phpro.org for the PHP manual, tutorials, articles, etc.. Get your hands dirty for 3 days by testing PHP scripts that you've created locally (this is where WAMP or XAMPP come in). Delphi, I believe, is based on Pascal or Objective Pascal - which I'd say is closely related to BASIC or COBOL.

Question: Microsoft Visual C++ vs Borland Turbo C++ ???? I use Borland Delphi and now i want to move to C++, but i'm confuse which tools i should use, Borland Turbo C++ (which i'm familiar with their vcl) or Microsoft Visual C++ . which one is most used by visual c++ programmer ? any suggestion ?

Answer: That question is like asking what is the best browser Internet Explorer or FireFox, or like asking what the best search engine is Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc. It is all a matter of preference, or what you are used to using. Some people use Borland, some people use Microsoft. I, myself use Microsoft Visual C++. The reason is because I started off using Borland, but everybody at the company was using Microsoft, so I switched. I went to an interview recently and they were using both tools, the company had merged 2 different groups into 1. So, you might want to check out which industry is using which tool, then go from there. I don't know that much about Borland to comment about their program, but Microsoft has a domineering effect in the industry, IMO.