Many of you will know Alister from Learn Delphi TV. He has presented at our symposia several times. Last time in 2022 (see also here). Alister is the author of many Delphi books, Code Better in Delphi and Code Faster in Delphi, to name just two.
This year Alister will present on Automating Better Code in Delphi. About his topic he wrote:
Writing new code is only part of the job — maintaining and improving what you already have is where many projects live or die. In this session, we’ll explore the wealth of automated tools available to Delphi developers that can help you write cleaner, safer, and more maintainable code without requiring a complete rewrite.
We’ll cover the full spectrum: from code formatters that enforce consistent style, to static analysis tools that catch bugs and bad practices before they reach production, to unit testing that gives you confidence when making changes. We’ll also look at how AI coding assistants are changing the way we work with legacy code, how source control underpins everything, and how metrics like code toxicity can help you identify where your codebase needs the most attention.
Whether you’re working on a decades-old application or a greenfield project, these tools are available to you today — and many of them are free. Come along and discover how a few additions to your development workflow can make a significant difference to the quality of your code.
Here is the link to register for the symposium.