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The C++ programming language is one of the most popular programming languages. C++ is the highly evolved and modern app building software comes with a lot of libraries and with header files to define functions in these libraries. Libraries are one of the main important parts of the C and C++ languages. For example, you can use library – or in C++ – for the standard input output functions. You can use all C functions included in this library, i.e. printf, gets, sscanf, getchar, and many C functions in your C or C++ applications, although the safer and more modern C++ versions in the header are recommended. Today, you can develop C console apps or full GUI C++ apps with modern libraries, including database connections, 2D-3D visualizations, you can use artificial Intelligence libraries like machine learning, deep learning libraries and more. Libraries are also used in C++. Do you know that C libraries can be used in C++ applications too? There are very modern libraries with GUIs like VCL (vcl.h) and FMX (fmx.h) libraries in C++ Builder. The latest C++ Builder can be used to develop these kinds of apps in Windows 11, including x86, x64, and mobile device operating systems. You can add modern GUIs with styled skins, and produce apps which apply effects to digital images easily for example sepia effects, glow effects, etc. The C programming language can be used to develop apps with C or C++ SDKs and with free tools like Dev-C++ and C++ Builder Community Edition. Table of Contents What happens when a C or C++ program works with libraries? How a classic C program works with libraries How C++ works with libraries? What is a library? How C++ Builder works with libraries What is the Run Time Library (RTL)? What is the Visual Component Library (VCL)? What is the FireMonkey Library (FMX)? What does a ‘framework’ mean in C++ programming? What other functionality can we add to our C++ programs with libraries? How to download C++ Builder program to work with libraries? What happens when a C or C++ program works with libraries? When we develop an application in the C or C++ language, we often need to use pre-defined variables and functions to do different operations. For all these, generally, we need to include standard libraries that have these pre-defined variables and functions. Each library in the C or C++ language includes functions and definitions for commonly used purposes such as file or stream handling, memory management and so on. Libraries in C and C++ programming are pre-compiled files that are mostly included in the lib (library) folder, ready to be linked into your app. Generally, their extension is *.lib. or *.a. Libraries can also be external in the form of a dynamically linked library (DLL) which is loaded when you app is initialised. Libraries use a collection of header files that include these pre-defined variables and functions. Header files (*.h files in C and *.h , *.hpp files in C++). Libraries may require many header files, for example, the VCL and FMX libraries of C++ Builder are huge libraries, and they include many header files to enable our programs to create, display, and use a GUI-based user interface. By referencing the library’s functions using the header file we are telling the compiler and linker that the library’s […]

Hello to all beginners and professionals of the programming world. We keep an eye on the topics people are searching for on the internet in connection with C++ and C programs. For example, why is the C letter used for the C language, what does C mean? Who is the developer of C language? Is a C++ program the same as a C program? Our primary focus, of course, is C++, and especially creating C++ apps using C++ Builder or RAD Studio. But C code can also be written to some extent using those IDEs too, and C still remains very much a dominant programming language around the world. So, with that in mind, today we have another 5 posts primarily about C coding for you! What’s new in RAD Studio 11.2 with C++? Embarcadero recently announced the release of RAD Studio 11.2 with Delphi 11.2 and C++Builder 11.2. Some of the main new features and enhancements in RAD 11.2 has been listed in this post below: Announcing the Availability of RAD Studio 11.2 Alexandria How can we start writing a C++ or C program? These posts are designed to inform you and to be easy to understand the modern and professional ways in which we can use C and C++. Here are the topics, What Does C Mean In Programming? Who Is The Developer Of The C Programming Language? How To Compile A C Program? How To Run A C Program In Terminal How To Close A C Program? Does C++ Builder have all the answers for these C++ and C programs? C++ Builder can be used to develop C applications like console applications and C++ applications too. In addition, you can use modern VCL and FMX frameworks with C++ to develop GUI based very professional application. Here are our favorite selections from recent articles on LearnCPlusPlus.org What Does C Mean In Programming? Who Is The Developer Of The C Programming Language? How To Compile A C Program? How To Run A C Program In Terminal How To Close A C Program? You motivate us so much with your likes and comments on social media and here. Thank you for all your valuable comments and questions. All them help improve the quality of our future posts and new codes in these posts. We have a lot of unique posts waiting to come. We keep adding new topics every week about C++ in general and specific topics for C++ Builder, Dev-C++, and for the other C++ compilers. Please keep following our LearnCPlusPlus.org website for the latest posts and updates. Feel free to comment and share with your colleagues, students, members – knowledge is power, and knowledge shared is empowering. C++ Builder is the easiest and fastest C and C++ IDE for building simple or professional applications on the Windows, MacOS, iOS & Android operating systems. It is also easy for beginners to learn with its wide range of samples, tutorials, help files, and LSP support for code. RAD Studio’s C++ Builder version comes with the award-winning VCL framework for high-performance native Windows apps and the powerful FireMonkey (FMX) framework for cross-platform UIs. There is a free C++ Builder Community Edition for students, beginners, and startups; it can be downloaded from here. For professional developers, there are Professional, Architect, or Enterprise versions of C++ Builder […]

The demand for app development is booming, and despite the recent turmoil in some sections of the tech economy, mobile app makers are still very much in demand. With the help of modern app builder software which support innovations such as drag-and-drop tools and low-code or no-code development strategies, almost anyone can create an app for their needs. Picking the right setup benefits small and medium enterprises with a low budget or resources to develop an app. However, we must consider many things while choosing an app builder software. This article will first look at the range of opportunities offered by app-maker tools. Then we will read about the top seven mobile app makers in 2022. We will also discuss each app maker’s pros and cons. Finally, we will see why the best native app builder can make the life of a developer easier and more productive. Table of Contents Why is building an app hard? What are the 7 must-know points while browsing mobile app makers? What are the best mobile app makers in 2022? 1. Appy Pie mobile app maker 2. AppMachine 3. Mobile Roadie 4. GoodBarber 5. Appery 6. Gamesalad 7. RAD Studio as a cross platform and low-code app maker Which mobile app maker is best for development in 2022? Why is building an app hard? Creating an app can be challenging and might even become a nightmare without the right tool. Sure, there are solutions available as no-code app builders, but they can have some significant drawbacks such, in some cases, a requirement for a monthly subscription or a ‘walled garden’ where you neither own the app you have created and cannot liberate it from the no-code app builder when you feel you need to move on to a new development system. For anything nontrivial there can be a definite sense of being locked-in and growth restricted. Couple this with the fact many of those solutions are, in effect, wrapping web technologies to provide the app’s functionality. So, the provided solution may look like an app, but the underlying system is still a website with an embedded browser and not a true native app solution. That said, some developers have used mobile app makers successfully to solve problems like making real-time stock market apps. What are the 7 must-know points while browsing mobile app makers? You can use mobile app makers to make, for example, a low-code weather app easily. However, before committing to an app builder, there are some key points to consider. There is a difference between Native, Hybrid, and Web applications. See What is the difference between native, hybrid, and a web application? Beware of the cost per app, per annum, or unlimited. Remember that the smaller amount you know, the worst choices you may make. Research and understanding your intended market – now and in the future – is key. A long-term game plan is essential in software creation for maintenance, update, and bug fixing. Low and No Code approaches are suitable for the most common needs. It’s inevitable though you will need a full-code cross platform desktop app development solution when you outgrow these systems. Owning the source code – the means to create the app – is ultimately a vital position to be in both as a best practice but also […]

C++ Builder is an amazing C++ IDE to develop C and C++ projects from beginner to professional level apps on Windows, iOS, Android or apps for IoT systems. We hope these topics may help and motivate you, your kids, your staff or your students to start new apps in C or C++, and on different platforms. We try to answer all your questions, please ask your questions if you need any specific topics or detailed posts. A C or C++ compiler are a specialized app which compiles your text codes to machine codes as a library or as an executable, it can understand and augment the processes involved in preprocessing, compiling, linking, loading and running C/C++ programs. We have a great topic about this that explains how the C / C++ IDE and compiler works internally. Debugging is the process of finding and resolving bugs – unwanted or unplanned behavior – in your software applications or hardware systems and we have topic about that too. Linked lists are very useful and we have a linked list example using with classes and structs with std::unique_ptr. In C and C++ programming there is Declaration Syntax Index that defines most of data type declarations. They have fundamental data types for the characters, integers and floating numbers. The fundamental type specifiers are defined well in the Fundamental Types. When we use short int, short we call that a Specifier Keyword. The int term is a Type Keyword. Both together are called Type Specifiers. In another post we explain all these and what a short int is in C programming. If you are a new to C or C++ language, we have a post that teaches you to compile and run a C program on Windows and also same for the C++ which can be used on other platforms too. What’s new in RAD Studio 11.2 with C++? Embarcadero recently announced the release of RAD Studio 11.2 with Delphi 11.2 and C++Builder 11.2. Some of the main new features and enhancements in RAD 11.2 has been listed in this post below: Announcing the Availability of RAD Studio 11.2 Alexandria How does C and C++ Work internally? These posts are designed to inform you and to be easy to understand the modern and professional ways in which we can use C and C++. Here are the topics, How Does A C Program Work Internally? How To Debug A C++ Program? How To Create A Linked List In A C++ Program What Is A Short Int In C Programming? How To Compile A C Program On Windows? How C and C++ Work Internally? Answers and more are here Here are our favorite recent selections from recent articles on LearnCPlusPlus.org How Does A C Program Work Internally? How To Debug A C++ Program? How To Create A Linked List In A C++ Program What Is A Short Int In C Programming? How To Compile A C Program On Windows? Please keep adding your feedback. Your words in comments motivate us so much with your likes on social media and here. Thank you for all your valuable comments and questions. All of them help to improve the quality of our future posts and new code in these posts. We have a lot of unique posts waiting to come. We keep adding new topics every week about C++ in general and specific topics […]

Table of Contents Introduction What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)? Understanding ERP Systems The Origins of Enterprise Resource Planning MRP Adoption ERP Software And The Cloud ERP Systems Today The Importance of ERP ERP Deployment Models On-Premise ERP Software Pros And Cons of On-Premise ERP Software Cloud-Based ERP Software ERP Systems And Organization Size Pros and Cons of Cloud ERP Software Hybrid ERP Software ERP Features And Modules 1. Data Sharing Features 2. Process Integration Features 3. Analytics and BI Features 4. Automation Features 5. Reporting Features 6. Visibility Features 7. Customer Relationship Management Modules 8. Supply Chain Management Modules 9. Manufacturing Modules 10. Human Resources Modules 11. Marketing and Sales Modules 12. Accounting and Finance Modules Building and Deploying an ERP System Where to Begin: The Big Enterprise Application Development Questionnaire Building an Enterprise Resource Planning Software System With RAD Studio® Conclusion Contact a customer success agent now Introduction When the operations of an enterprise grow beyond a certain level of complexity, the familiar spreadsheets are no longer able to capture the value, support the proper coordination of activities and generate the insights for that enterprise to function efficiently and productively, and grow to the next phase. This is why ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) emerged as a single-system approach to business processes management, first in the 1960’s in the form of a Materials Requirements Planning collaboration between Black & Decker and IBM, and through the 1990’s and the first use of “enterprise resource planning” by Gartner. As a developer you may be called upon to build ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems to help enterprise clients manage their resources and build up to new levels of efficiency in their business processes. To help illuminate all the corners of what Enterprise Resource Planning is and what it involves, we’ve put together this detailed guide to help you along the way. We hope it’s an enjoyable read and a useful resource. Want a printable copy? Download this guide in PDF format. Let’s begin with what an ERP system is. What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)? An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a management system that integrates operations, functions, roles, and material and human resources across an enterprise or organization. An ERP software system is about integrating core business processes. Advanced ERP systems are likely to include functions and modules related to supply chain management, inventory management and order fulfillment, finances, procurements, and logistics. It can also include functions and modules for managing product lifecycles, risks, performance, and human resources. An enterprise performance module of an ERP system helps a business plan, budget and forecast financial processes and deliver reports on the financial outcomes of its operations. ERP systems rely on the continuous and reliable flow of accurate data generated by business operations, and the sharing of that data between different teams with a view to generating insights and maximizing efficiency. In an ERP system, all departments reference the same pool of shared data with the required level of data integrity. ERP systems are stored either on premises or in the cloud, depending on an organization’s needs. They are used by businesses and organizations of all sizes, from small and mid-sized businesses to multinational corporations. The larger the organization and the more complex the operations involved, the more benefit there is to […]

Both the C and C++ languages are both popular choices for robotic applications, including IoT systems. We have some great topics this week again some of which on robots and IoT systems along with a few posts on more basic subjects suitable for absolute beginners. A robot is a machine that is mostly programmable and capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. IoTs like Raspberry Pi and Arduino are easy to develop small scale, educational applications, in addition to really great mechatronic applications with this kind of IoT devices. Their microchips are generally programmed by C and C++ because of their fast execution speed and low memory usage and relatively easy to understand code. In this week’s posts, we explain how to program a robot ‘safely’ in C++ and we also explain how you can use C++ in programming Arduino IoT device. These can be extended to other IoT devices that support C and C++ too. In another post we explain recursion and recursive apps, also recursive functions in C++. If you are new to C or C++, we have also two beginner level posts that explains in simple examples to run and end an application in C or C++. C++ Builder is a great IDE and compiler to develop these kinds of apps from beginner level apps to professional level apps on Windows, iOS, Android or apps for IoT systems. Before these posts, If you still don’t know there are new features in the latest RAD Studio and C++ Builder, What’s new in RAD Studio 11.2 with C++? Embarcadero recently announced the release of RAD Studio 11.2 with Delphi 11.2 and C++Builder 11.2. Some of the main new features and enhancements in RAD 11.2 has been listed in this post below: Announcing the Availability of RAD Studio 11.2 Alexandria How C and C++ Work Internally in the most modern and efficient ways? These posts are designed to inform you and to be easy to understand the modern and professional ways in which we can use C and C++. Here are the topics, How To Program A Robot Using C++ How To Program Arduino With C++ How To Make A Program Repeat Itself In C++ How To Run A Program In C How To End The Program In C++ and you can find more posts like, Why You Should Use IPWorks MQTT Lib To Communicate with IoT The Top 6 C++ Builder Component Packs Available This Year How C and C++ Work Internally ? Answers and more are here Here are our favorite selections from recent articles on LearnCPlusPlus.org How To Program A Robot Using C++ How To Program Arduino With C++ How To Make A Program Repeat Itself In C++ How To Run A Program In C How To End The Program In C++ You may need these posts for some applications on IoT, Why You Should Use IPWorks MQTT Lib To Communicate with IoT Here are some component packs available this year mostly they have many IoT application supports, The Top 6 C++ Builder Component Packs Available This Year Don’t worry we have a lot of examples in our LearnCPlusPlus.org website. It’s all completely free and there are thousands of examples from beginner level to professional level. Please keep adding your feedback. Your words in comments motivate […]

Hello to all developers, we have another 5 beginner-level posts about C and C++ coding that may help and motivate you, your friends and family, or your students to start new apps on Windows, Linux, iOS, or on IoT systems. This week’s topics are a round-up of some more great C and C++ apps articles from the LearnCPlusPlus website. We try to answer all your questions, please ask in the comments section below if you need any specific topics or detailed posts. Maybe most of you don’t know some stories about C and C++. For example, do you know who wrote the C programming language? How about the inventor of the C++ programming language? What kind of programming language is C? Is C a high-level programming language? How can we run and compile some simple C code in the command prompt or the Linux terminal? If you think IDEs are costly, we explain how you can develop C apps for Windows, iOS, and Android with a free C++ Builder IDE. You can also use the same IDE to develop C++ GUI apps quickly and professionally. Note that you can use C functions in your GUI-based C++ apps too. We have many beneficial posts on LearnCPlusPlus.org, where we cover the skills and activities necessary to develop C++ apps. What’s new in RAD Studio 11.2 with C++? Embarcadero recently announced the release of RAD Studio 11.2 with Delphi 11.2 and C++Builder 11.2. Some of the main new features and enhancements in RAD 11.2 has been listed in this post below: Announcing the Availability of RAD Studio 11.2 Alexandria How can we start writing C++ and C programs in the most modern and efficient ways? These posts are designed to inform you and to be easy to understand the modern and professional ways in which we can use C and C++. Here are the topics, Who Wrote The C Programming Language? Is C A High Level Programming Language? How To Run A C Program in Command Prompt How To Compile And Run A C Program What Kind Of Programming Language Is C? Does C++ Builder have all the answers for these C++ and C programs? Here are our favorite selections from recent articles on LearnCPlusPlus.org Who Wrote The C Programming Language? Is C A High Level Programming Language? How To Run A C Program in Command Prompt How To Compile And Run A C Program What Kind Of Programming Language Is C? You motivate us so much with your likes and comments on social media and here. Thank you for all your valuable comments and questions. All them help improve the quality of our future posts and new codes in these posts. We have a lot of unique posts waiting to come. We keep adding new topics every week about C++ in general and specific topics for C++ Builder, Dev-C++, and for the other C++ compilers. Please keep following our LearnCPlusPlus.org website for the latest posts and updates. Feel free to comment and share with your colleagues, students, members – knowledge is power, and knowledge shared is empowering. C++ Builder is the easiest and fastest C and C++ IDE for building simple or professional applications on the Windows, MacOS, iOS & Android operating systems. It is also easy for beginners to learn with its wide range of samples, tutorials, help […]

C++ is one of the most powerful programming languages as well as being one of the world’s most popular. Using a fast and reliable C++ IDE for Windows, Android and iOS programming is very important for beginners and professionals since it helps C++ developers in remembering which language features exist, how to use them, and even detect errors when we get it wrong. C++ Programming requires many pre-defined variables, functions, and libraries, tools and options for the different operating systems which means you need a professional IDE to help remember the different options and allow us to create apps with the greatest possible developer efficiency. Table of Contents Why did I write The Complete Guide To Programming In C++? Introduction To A Complete Guide To Programming In C++ Download RAD Studio 11 now See what’s new in RAD Studio 11 Here is a summary of The Complete Guide To Programming In C++ 1. Introduction – A Complete Guide To Programming In C++ 2. Basics – A Complete Guide To Programming In C++ 3. Object Oriented Programming – A Complete Guide To Programming In C++ 4. Visual Programming – A Complete Guide To Programming In C++ 5. Graphics – A Complete Guide To Programming In C++ 6. Advanced Programming – A Complete Guide To Programming In C++ – 7. Artificial Intelligence – A Complete Guide To Programming In C++ – 8. 15 Tips To Graduate from Classroom C++ Download RAD Studio 11 now See what’s new in RAD Studio 11 Why did I write The Complete Guide To Programming In C++? For those that do not know me, my name is Yilmaz Yoru. On the LearnCPlusPlus.org site I started to write C++ posts with examples with the support of Embarcadero about 2 years ago. Actually, I had a dream to explain how C++ Builder is easy, powerful, and helps you create truly great apps. Mostly I try to use my existing code to teach you C++ as simply as possible. Posts are generally written for everyone, not only for engineers but also for the wide range of curious programmers from kids to elders, teachers to academic staff, to any person. I believe that at some level everyone can develop C++ apps and every person has creativity in their field of interest. Thus, all these examples and posts may improve the world with new great apps developed by these creative people. It’s a lofty idea, but I think it’s a worthy one. Of course, more complicated logical, mathematical engineering applications which require more engineering skills may need more specific specialized skills. As an Embarcadero MVP and partner, I have compiled more than 400 blog articles written on LearnCPlusPlus.org including more than 1000 examples specific to C++ programming. We created 7 selection posts as “A Complete Guide to Programming In C++”. Endless thanks to all the Embarcadero team who contributed to my articles. There was a great effort in every post. We tried to compose C and C++ examples that would be simple and understandable for those at the beginner level. We designed very specific graphics for some explanations in these posts. Sometimes we used docwiki.embarcadero.com materials in some parts, occasionally we drew from the built-in help, and official Embarcadeo examples of C++ Builder were helpful to our posts too. In some more advanced […]

Solving an interesting issue upgrading a project from Classic to Clang. A recent blog comment asked for help where a Clang project was linking to vcle.lib, but the library did not exist in the Clang linking path (lib/win32c/release): it’s present only for the classic compiler in lib/win32/release. (Note the C in win32c, meaning Clang.) Why? If you see this error, how do you resolve it and continue? (For those new to C++Builder, ‘classic’ refers to the original old or legacy C++ compiler C++Builder used to use. We still ship it, but these days we strongly encourage everyone to use our default modern compiler, which is based on Clang but with many enhancements. We have good compatibility, with lots of work to ensure you can simply switch compilers and rebuild with minor tweaks at worst, but sometimes people encounter issues. The blog comment that prompted this post was one of them.) If you use C++Builder you might find this post interesting for insight into our RTL, or if you encounter this issue when upgrading a project from the classic to Clang compilers, this post should help you resolve that issue. Let’s dig in to what this library is first, before answering how to solve the issue. Table of Contents vcle and rtle Why would a Clang project link to the Classic library? Linking RTLE.lib correctly Summary vcle and rtle vcle.lib was and still is a library that contains Delphi / C++ bridging code. Some of this also includes C++ implementations of Delphi classes: the typical examples are Delphi strings, where ShortString, AnsiString, WideString and UnicodeString/String are implemented in C++ when you use them from C++Builder, having compatible behaviour and binary layout to a Delphi string, so invisibly bridged. (You can see these in the *string.h files, eg ustring.h. There’s no need to include these headers manually since including VCL or FMX headers brings them in.) Back in the days of the classic compiler, Win32 was the only platform and VCL was the only UI framework. The compatibility bridge library was named “vcle” based on that. But these days, with the Clang compiler, we have multiple platforms and multiple UI frameworks. The bridging is not really to do with any UI framework: it is low level, basic classes, and so is a RTL issue. Thus, for Clang, the same library has the name rtle.lib (Win32) and rtle.a (Win64.) In other words, a Clang project should never link to vcle.lib. It should only ever link to rtle.lib/.a. Why would a Clang project link to the Classic library? The most likely cause for a Clang-compiled project to try to link to vcle.lib is that the project is linking in some object files or a library built with the classic compiler, and those classic-compiled object files are causing vcle to be brought in. It is very important that you don’t mix object files created with both compilers together in the same app. Entirely aside from this issue, they are not binary compatible. Build everything with Clang. To resolve this: Use tdump to identify what’s causing the linker to look for that library. Run tdump on the objects and libraries being linked into your project. Or… Use our inbuilt clang/classic incompatibility autodetection! A couple of years ago in version 10.3.3 we added a linker warning that […]