Chapter 2: Delphi Project Management

There are many types of projects that Delphi can build: standalone desktop applications for Windows and Mac, mobile apps for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, Linux daemons, Android packages and services, and even plugin packages to add functionality within Delphi itself; all types are possible. If all you've ever built are Windows Visual Component Library (VCL) applications, it may be daunting to consider other platforms. But Delphi 10.4 is a very capable toolset, having simplified the steps you need to take, which allows you to concentrate on what you do best—building great software! Most of the heavy lifting is done for you when supporting other platforms, so it's time to extend your skills to these devices.

To help you down the right path, you need to know about the project types, target platforms, and starting templates available and how to best utilize them. After reading this chapter, you will have no difficulty...