# My toolbox for Delphi projects

[Cette page en français.](LISEZMOI.md)

This repository contains functions, procedures and classes to use in Delphi projects (console, VCL, FireMonkey and others). It's my "everything reuseable things" toolbox.

The units to be used in your projects can be found in the "src" folder. Some features are [explained on my blog](https://developpeur-pascal.fr/librairies-publiques.html) or [have been coded live on Twitch](https://serialstreameur.fr/librairies-et-composants.html).

Examples of use in the form of VCL or FireMonkey projects are available in the "samples" subfolder.

Many projects using this library are available as open source on [my GitHub account](https://github.com/DeveloppeurPascal/). Have a look in particular at the projects listed on [this repository](https://github.com/DeveloppeurPascal/DevPas-WorkingPrograms-Pack) or [this one](https://github.com/DeveloppeurPascal/DevPas-Games-Pack). More generic Delphi projects examples are [visible here](https://github.com/DeveloppeurPascal/Delphi-samples).

This code repository contains a project developed in Object Pascal language under Delphi. You don't know what Delphi is and where to download it ? You'll learn more [on this web site](https://delphi-resources.developpeur-pascal.fr/).

## Talks and conferences

### Twitch

Follow my development streams of software, video games, mobile applications and websites on [my Twitch channel](https://www.twitch.tv/patrickpremartin) or as replays on [Serial Streameur](https://serialstreameur.fr) mostly in French.

## Source code installation

To download this code repository, we recommend using "git", but you can also download a ZIP file directly from [its GitHub repository](https://github.com/DeveloppeurPascal/librairies).

This project does not use dependencies in the form of sub-modules. If you download a ZIP file from GitHub you should have everything you need to use these units.

## Compatibility

As an [Embarcadero MVP](https://www.embarcadero.com/resources/partners/mvp-directory), I benefit from the latest versions of [Delphi](https://www.embarcadero.com/products/delphi) and [C++ Builder](https://www.embarcadero.com/products/cbuilder) in [RAD Studio](https://www.embarcadero.com/products/rad-studio) as soon as they are released. I therefore work with these versions.

Normally, my libraries and components should also run on at least the current version of [Delphi Community Edition](https://www.embarcadero.com/products/delphi/starter).

There's no guarantee of compatibility with earlier versions, even though I try to keep my code clean and avoid using too many of the new ways of writing in it (type inference, inline var and multiline strings).

If you detect any anomalies on earlier versions, please don't hesitate to [report them](https://github.com/DeveloppeurPascal/librairies/issues) so that I can test and try to correct or provide a workaround.

## License to use this code repository and its contents

This source code is distributed under the [AGPL 3.0 or later license](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/agpl-3.0/).

You are generally free to use the contents of this code repository anywhere, provided that:
* you mention it in your projects
* distribute the modifications made to the files supplied in this project under the AGPL license (leaving the original copyright notices (author, link to this repository, license) which must be supplemented by your own)
* to distribute the source code of your creations under the AGPL license.

If this license doesn't suit your needs, you can purchase the right to use this project under the [Apache License 2.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/apache-2.0/) or a dedicated commercial license ([contact the author](https://developpeur-pascal.fr/nous-contacter.php) to explain your needs).

These source codes are provided as is, without warranty of any kind.

Certain elements included in this repository may be subject to third-party usage rights (images, sounds, etc.). They are not reusable in your projects unless otherwise stated.

## How to ask a new feature, report a bug or a security issue ?

If you want an answer from the project owner the best way to ask for a new feature or report a bug is to go to [the GitHub repository](https://github.com/DeveloppeurPascal/librairies) and [open a new issue](https://github.com/DeveloppeurPascal/librairies/issues).

If you found a security issue please don't report it publicly before a patch is available. Explain the case by [sending a private message to the author](https://developpeur-pascal.fr/nous-contacter.php).

You also can fork the repository and contribute by submitting pull requests if you want to help. Please read the [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) file.

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