Welcome to the first part of the free online Delphi programming tutorial: Programming in Delphi For Novices and Non-Programmers!
This series of tutorials is oriented to those who want to take their chance in the world of software development, it is designed to teach the complete beginner (read: "non-programmer") how to become a programmer using Delphi.
Delphi is an object-oriented, visual programming environment to develop 32-bit and Microsoft .NET applications for deployment on Windows operating systems. The "What is Delphi?" article goes into more depth in explaining exactly what is Delphi.
Note: do not runaway if you do not understand what "object-oriented" or "visual programming environment" means, as all those techy wording will be clearly explained!
Whoah, a free development environment! Where do I sign up for download?
Turbo Delphi Explorer from Borland (CodeGear) is available for FREE to any wannabe developer wanting to create programs for Windows.Turbo Delphi Explorer is a fixed all-in-one solution with 200+ pre-built drag and drop components providing everything you need to start real Windows and .NET development today! Whether you're a hobbyist developer, student or new to programming the Turbo Explorer editions give you a choice of language and platform, allowing you to discover the development environment you are most comfortable with at no cost. (source: TurboExplorer.com)
Another Turbo Delphi: Turbo Delphi Professional offers more features and comes with the price of US $399. Professional version is extensible and customizable and also designed to accept any of thousands of compatible third-party tools, components and plug-ins.
To download your free Turbo Delphi wisit the TurboExplorer.com web site.
