12Oct 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Microsoft ending TechRewards Learning Program

Microsoft Development
 Microsoft Killing TechRewards Learning Program Microsoft will be ending its TechRewards learning program for developers and IT pros.  In the business world this is just reducing overhead or fat from the budget.  There are similar programs offered by Microsoft to all developers and IT staff. Developers the Visual Studio Dev Essentials is a better path since it does provide countless software tools and webinars on how to use a particular Microsoft tool. The Visual Studio Dev Essentials is a free program for anyone who wishes to join.  The TechRewards program was small and is easily replace by the other programs offered by Microsoft. The TechRewards program formally will end on Jan. 6, 2017 and for the most part it is essentially defunct at the moment.  As of Oct. 6, 2016, it's…
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28Aug 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Delphi Boot Camp with 100% off Delphi

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software development Concepts, Software Events
Delphi Boot Camp with a free 100% off Delphi development tool.  Embarcadero is pushing Delphi and C++ Builder during the 2 training weeks to gain market share.  This comes prior to the Godzilla package that is on the horizon.  Godzilla or Tokyo has been promised to include Linux server support.  After taking the C++ Builder Boot Camp with the provided information it was an amazing enjoyable week.  I am expecting the similar with the Delphi Boot Camp as well.  The purpose of the boot camp is to demonstrate the Delphi language with the possible things that can be done on various platforms, the intention is to grow the Delphi developers base.  Click on the image below which will take you to the web site for additional information as well as…
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06Jul 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Embarcadero Webinar C++ latest features

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software development Concepts, Software Events
  <h1>Embarcadero Webinar - Useful C++ Features You Should be Using</h1> The Embarcadero webinar are usually excellent and short providing you insight on the latest features for C++ Builder.  Even if you do not use the product there is a possibility that you will pick up some new clue on how to use C++. David Millington knowledge on the product line is a breathe of fresh air and hopefully puts this compiler on a better path for getting updates or upgrades.  The future of the product will be for Linux server application development by the fall.  In comparison with Visual Studio, Rad Studio does cost money but the product is superior in usage and application development.  You can use Visual Studio Community which is free but it is at times confusing…
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20Jun 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

FixInsight joins TMS Software!

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software development Concepts, Software Events, Software Releases
FixInsight joins TMS Software TMS is a company with main office in Belgium and offices in Brazil and Uruguay. The company TMS was founded in 1995 by Bruno Fierens to focus on the development of components for a Delphi IDE for all kinds of technical areas and now they have announced that they will include FixInsight into the TMS realm. FixInsight seamlessly integrates into your Delphi IDE and outputs its messages in the familiar Messages window. You can integrate FixInsight (Pro version only) with your build process using the command-line tool and have several options that will let you run analysis automatically during the build process. Baron Software have used FixInsight from the first version and the analysis that is performed on possible coding issues reduces the overall software support…
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09Jun 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Expedite SQL with Idera Rapid SQL 2016

SQL Tips
Expedite SQL Development with Rapid SQL 2016 • Write code across different database platforms - Produce high-performing SQL code across DBMS platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Sybase and PostgreSQL) from one user interface. • Develop SQL code quickly and efficiently - The SQL IDE is a clean, slick development environment, ideal for creating and modifying SQL code geared to the needs of application developers. Real-time quick fixes flag and correct inefficient SQL automatically, saving you time. • Simplify debugging SQL code - Simplify the task of hunting down and eliminating coding errors. SQL Debugger lets you debug SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase or DB2 stored procedures as well as Oracle functions, improving productivity. Click to view the data sheet Develop High Performing Code Across DBMSs Create high-performing SQL code on all…
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