ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Embarcadero Delphi

Embarcadero Delphi is a tool that helps people make computer programs! Imagine making a big puzzle, but instead of using puzzle pieces, you use words and symbols to tell the computer what to do. Delphi helps people make these words and symbols in a way that makes sense to the computer.

Think of Delphi like a set of building blocks you can use to make your own toy. The blocks all fit together in a certain way, so you can create different shapes and sizes. When you're done building your toy, you follow the instructions to make it work. Delphi is a tool like those blocks, but instead of building toys, you're building computer programs.

Let's say you want to make a program that keeps track of all the books you've read. With Delphi, you can choose the right blocks to create different parts of the program, like the part that shows all the books in a list, or the part that lets you add a new book. You can make it look the way you want by choosing different colors and sizes, and when you're done, you can click a button to make it work just like a toy.

Delphi is a special tool because it helps you make programs for different types of computers, like desktops or phones. That means you can create programs that work on iPhones, or on laptops running Windows. With Delphi, you don't need to learn different things for each type of computer. It's like having one set of building blocks that work for all your toys!