Borland Software Corporation today announced Borland Kylix 3, the first Rapid Application Development (RAD) solution for the C++ and Borland Delphi languages on the Linux operating system.
For the first time, Linux developers can quickly create GUI, database, Web and Web services applications in C++, the preferred programming language for the Linux operating system/platform. Kylix 3 extends RAD for Linux to the more than 2 million developers in the C++ community worldwide, as estimated by IDC, by providing critical technology to drive the adoption of Linux in the enterprise.
"With Kylix 3, Borland has brought industry-standard, and enterprise powerful tools to the Linux development community. The addition of C++ support in Kylix means that any class of Linux application, from GUI to database to Web services, can be created quickly and cost-effectively with the most popular Linux programming language," said Jeff Bates, Co-Founder of Slashdot.org and Director OSDN Online.
With Kylix 3, enterprises can affordably build high-performance Linux applications with existing C++ programming skills at high speeds, meeting the demands of today`s tight IT budgets.
"By using the cost-effective Linux servers that have become prevalent in back-end systems and leveraging existing C++ source code and programming skills, enterprises can meet today`s tight budget constraints while still delivering high-performance applications quickly," said Rikki Kirzner, Research Director of IDC. "Enterprise applications are becoming increasingly complex and require high-performance development solutions in order to get the job done on time, within budget."
According to IDC, C/C++ continues to be the leading primary language for application development. Kylix 3 offers the first two-way visual design of C++ applications allowing C++ developers to quickly create high-performance GUI client, database, Web, and Web services applications for the Linux operating system. Until now, Linux developers have been required to use non-visual integrated development environments that are better suited to operating-system and device-driver development. "While my group has been getting their work done by using traditional tools available for Linux, I believe using Kylix will help us become more productive in the development of our factory automation solutions and provide a greater return on investment," said Paul Peterson of AMI Semiconductor.
"C++ is the development language of choice for most Linux developers, but until now building high-performance applications-especially for GUI clients, databases, and the Web-required extensive development time. With component-based development for Linux in Kylix 3, C++ developers can speed their time-to-market," said Simon Thornhill, vice president and general manager of RAD solutions for Borland. "Not only did we build a powerful visual C++ development environment for Linux developers, but because we`re Borland, we went the extra distance to make it cross-platform and interoperable, giving enterprises freedom of choice."
Kylix 3 improves the speed and quality of component-based development and gives developers the flexibility to build applications in the C++ or Borland Delphi languages for the platform of their choice. Developers can combine Kylix 3 with Borland C++Builder or Delphi to create single-source, cross-platform Linux/Windows applications. Likewise, Borland continues to build on its commitment to Web Services with expanded support for Web services development and compliance with the latest Web services standards built into Kylix 3.
Pricing and availability
Borland Kylix 3 will be available in three editions: Kylix 3 Enterprise, Kylix 3 Professional and Kylix 3 Open Edition.
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Kylix 3 is a high-performance C++ and Delphi language solution for rapidly creating database, GUI, Web, and Web services applications for the Linux platform. Kylix 3 can be combined with Borland C++Builder or Delphi to create single-source, cross-platform Linux/Windows applications. Customisable and extendable pre-built CLX (Component Library for Cross-platform development) components speed the development of sophisticated applications and simplify the migration of Windows-based applications onto the Linux platform. BizSnap expands the capabilities of Linux and Apache with SOAP Web services technologies that seamlessly interoperate with other platforms, languages, and Web services. WebSnap transforms Apache Web servers into enterprise-class, database-driven Web application servers. DataSnap delivers scalable middleware for creating multi-tier enterprise-class database solutions.
For further information, please contact Borland Southern Africa on telephone (011) 880-1002 and speak to Kathy Pylarinos, or e-mail her at Kathy@borland.co.za.
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