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VCL
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Definition: The VCL is a hierarchy of classes—written in Object Pascal and tied to the Delphi IDE—that allows you to develop applications quickly. Using Delphi’s Component palette and Object Inspector, you can place VCL components on forms at design time and manipulate their properties without writing code. Many of the VCL components are nonvisual - meaning that the user never actually "see" the component at run time.

Also Known As: Visual Component Library

Related Resources:

Working With Components
An introduction to Delphi VCL and a simple application.

VCL Using
Tutorials and articles on using various Delphi components more efficiently at desing and run time.

VCL Write/Enhance
Articles, tips, techniques on Delphi components writing.

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