Kylix Features

• A modern, object-oriented programming language
  • Simple, but powerful syntax
  • Java-like object model
    • Single inheritance of classes
    • Unique root class (TObject)
    • Multiple inheritance of interfaces
  • Exception-handling
  • Resizeable arrays and strings
  • Extension to Pascal
• An extensible component framework
  • CLX: Component library for cross-platform development (pronounced "cliks")
  • BaseCLX: core runtime library
  • VisualCLX: visual controls, using Qt for drawing and user interaction
  • DataCLX: data-aware controls and other database interface components, using dbExpress for fast interface to native database drivers (Oracle, DB/2, Interbase, mySQL currently supported)
  • NetCLX: Internet and Web server components, supporting popular Internet protocols and standards, CGI, and Apache modules (dynamic shared objects)
• A WYSIWYG GUI builder
  • Drag and drop visual controls
  • Edit properties at design time
  • Extensible with custom components, custom editors
• An extensible, integrated development environment with
  • Syntax-directed source code editor
  • Hierarchical class and code browser
  • Pop-up programmatic help (Code Insight)
  • Real-time soure code parser to feed Code Insight (so it provides help on more than just library classes and routines, but also your own code, as you edit it)
  • Two-way editing (visual changes reflected in source code and vice versa)
  • Extensible using the Tools API
• Fast compiler (currently x86 only)
• Produces native ELF applications and shared objects (no runtime interpreter or emulator)
• Can link .o files into a Kylix application, but not the other way around