We took a step back after a recent demo of DB Optimizer, a SQL profiling and tuning IDE, to soak in what amazing work the development team has done building a powerful and easy to use SQL optimization tool over the course of the last ~2 years.
The fact that you can profile and tune SQL across the Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, and Sybase platforms all through a single user interface is quite compelling - and now with the latest version you can stress test your SQL code through the load editor feature. I've put together a 2 minute video that quickly moves through each of the major features:
Embarcadero later this month plans to update a suite of Windows and .Net developer tools acquired when the company bought the former software development arm of Borland Software, adding capabilities for application gestures and Firebird database support.
The RAD Studio 2010 suite, to be launched on August 25, features upgrades to the Delphi, C++ and Delphi Prism tools. It provides "a complete Microsoft development environment for both native and .Net environments," said Mike Rozlog, senior director of Delphi solutions at Embarcadero, which acquired CodeGear in 2008 after it had been spun out of Borland in 2006.
on the Visual Studio Shell. Delphi and C++ Builder are built on Embarcadero's own internal IDE framework.
Capabilities in the suite include native support for the Firebird open source database. "Firebird is one of the most used open source databases out there, like MySQL," Rozlag said.
Also offered is support for native gestures, including touch, multi-touch, and mouse-based gestures for Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. Gesture capabilities, which provide a new way of interacting with a computer, also are expected to work with the upcoming Windows 7 release.
The suite also is likely to support the Windows 7 API for native applications, enabling developers to leverage Natural Input Libraries and Direct2D graphics.
Among the IDE improvements in the suite is IDE Insight, enabling developers to more easily find files, components, features and settings. A new code formatter is featured for Delphi and C++. The DataSnap server in the suite, offering a multi-tier development infrastructure for writing business logic, extends to rich Internet applications, enterprise Java, REST and AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime).
The suite is priced at $2,799 for the Enterprise edition for a new user. Products within the suite also will be available separately.
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Sneak Peek: Embarcadero Technologies Previews RAD Studio 2010 Touch and Gesture Capabilities
Continued Innovation of Delphi Meets the Latest User Needs From Application Development
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - August 11, 2009) - Embarcadero Technologies, a provider of database tools and developer software today, announced the second of three Embarcadero® RAD Studio 2010 sneak previews. The second sneak preview showcases how RAD Studio 2010 enables developers to build touch based GUI, tablet, touchpad and kiosk applications with a flexible touch enabled framework. New features include the ability to:
Create gesture and touch enabled applications in just a few easy steps
Get a quick start with more than 30 included gestures like left, right, up, down, scratch-out, and interactive multi-touch gestures like pan, zoom and rotate
Use the VCL Gesture Designer to visually add your own custom gestures at the component level
Use the virtual touch, multi-locale and multi-language keyboard for on- screen input
Upgrade existing Delphi and C++Builder applications to add support for touch and gesture input with little or no additional coding
The touch development support in RAD Studio 2010 is unique in that it seamlessly supports multiple versions of Windows including Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7; and works with a variety of inputs including single and multi-touch screens, pen and mouse.
"Touch is now a reality and can deliver far more interactive user experiences. From kiosks and Point of Sale to the iPhone and Windows 7, enabling gestures into every application is becoming a key competitive advantage as consumers and businesses recognize the benefits of natural input," said Michael Swindell, vice president of products, Embarcadero Technologies. "With the upcoming launch of Delphi and C++Builder 2010, Embarcadero is providing a simple method for enabling touch and gestures in any application that can run on multiple Windows OSes. We are continuing to make Delphi the leading language and platform for interactive user focused applications."
The gesture enhancements will benefit users of Embarcadero® All-Access™ with the upcoming versions of Delphi and C++Builder. Embarcadero All-Access enables customers to select from one of four All-Access levels providing on-demand access to the entire Embarcadero tool chest.
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of award-winning tools for application developers and database professionals so they can design systems right, build them faster and run them better, regardless of their platform or programming language. Ninety of the Fortune 100 and an active community of more than three million users worldwide rely on Embarcadero products to increase productivity, reduce costs, simplify change management and compliance and accelerate innovation. Founded in 1993, Embarcadero is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices located around the world. Embarcadero is online at www.embarcadero.com.
Embarcadero, the Embarcadero Technologies logos and all other Embarcadero Technologies product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
http://bit.ly/vBJ5K, Sneak Peek Video! The upcoming release of Change Manager 5.1.1 offers full support for InterBase 2007, 2009 and Firebird 1.5 and 2.0.
Watch Change Manager browse InterBase objects, run queries, compare schema objects, generate sync scripts, and run data compare jobs between InterBase and Firebird with auto-synchronization and data masking options.
IDE Insight – a timesaving tool to easily find files, components, features and settings using simple keystrokes and search terms
Code Formatter – to implement consistent coding styles with minimal effort
Class Explorer – for a configurable hierarchical view of class libraries throughout a project and enabling fast navigation to declarations and implementations and now available for C++Builder
Data Visualizers – that make debugging easier by displaying visual representations of data in definable forms
Debugger Thread Control – to freeze, thaw and isolate individual threads within applications during debugging to track down problems faster
Coming August 11, 2009, Building Touch and Gesture Enabled Apps Preview
Fast path to 2010
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Embarcadero Demonstrates Its Continued R&D Investment and Innovation in the RAD IDE Business
SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embarcadero Technologies, a provider of database tools and developer software, today announced the first of three Embarcadero®RAD Studio 2010 sneak previews. The first sneak preview showcases the integrated development environment (IDE) enhancements in the new release, some of the more than 120 that improve developer experience and productivity. New features include:
IDE Insight – a timesaving tool to easily find files, components, features and settings using simple keystrokes and search terms
Code Formatter – to implement consistent coding styles with minimal effort
Class Explorer – for a configurable hierarchical view of class libraries throughout a project and enabling fast navigation to declarations and implementations and now available for C++Builder
Data Visualizers – that make debugging easier by displaying visual representations of data in definable forms
Debugger Thread Control – to freeze, thaw and isolate individual threads within applications during debugging to track down problems faster
“The productivity gains from these enhancements will save developers time as they find files easier and understand code better,” said Michael Swindell, vice president of products, Embarcadero Technologies. “By increasing productivity, Embarcadero is helping developers to meet the challenging business demands, faster and with increased innovation and understanding.”
The IDE enhancements will benefit Embarcadero® All-Access™ with the upcoming versions of Delphi and C++Builder as well as Delphi 2009 and 2007 added into the version mix and accessible from within the All-Access client. Embarcadero All-Access enables customers to select from one of four All-Access levels providing on-demand access to the entire Embarcadero tool chest.
The Borland and CodeGear IDE tools business lives on with Embarcadero’s strong commitment to continued innovation in the product roadmap. Throughout August, Embarcadero will be showcasing sneak previews to show what’s in store for RAD Studio 2010 with its new 2010 versions of Delphi, C++Builder and Delphi Prism™. To view the latest sneak peek blogs and videos on RAD Studio 2010, visit www.embarcadero.com/rad-studio-2010.
About Embarcadero Technologies
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of award-winning tools for application developers and database professionals so they can design systems right, build them faster and run them better, regardless of their platform or programming language. Ninety of the Fortune 100 and an active community of more than three million users worldwide rely on Embarcadero products to increase productivity, reduce costs, simplify change management and compliance and accelerate innovation. Founded in 1993, Embarcadero is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices located around the world. Embarcadero is online at www.embarcadero.com.
Embarcadero, the Embarcadero Technologies logos and all other Embarcadero Technologies product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
