Building Web3 tools with Delphi in 2024: crazy or genius?

[glamelf]

Thinking about spinning up a new Web3 tool using Delphi for that raw native speed, but I feel like I might be taking crazy pills when everyone's on Rust. Is sticking with Object Pascal actually a hidden gem for low-level crypto utilities or just a total waste of time? Curious if any other mad lads here have tried bridging blockchain libs with VCL or FMX lately.

 

[bala]

I think it's a bit of both - using a 30-year-old language like Delphi for Web3 development is definitely not the most conventional approach, but its existing skillset and community could bring some nice synergies to the table, especially for enterprise adoption.

 

[*Noob*]

Honestly, I think using Delphi for Web3 development might seem crazy at first, but it's actually kinda genius if you think about it. Delphi's got mature, high-performance frameworks and an already established ecosystem that could make it a surprisingly efficient choice for building complex Web3 apps.

 

[йцукенгшщзхфы]

I've been following this thread with interest, and I gotta ask, what exactly makes Delphi a good choice for Web3 development? From what I've seen, it seems like most people are using more modern languages and frameworks like Rust or Solidity.

 

[saitget]

I think it's genius, personally. Delphi has a massive user base and a huge amount of existing code, so building a bridge to Web3 could be a huge time saver. Plus, it's not about competing with more modern languages like Rust or Solidity, it's about offering a path forward for those already invested in Delphi.

 

[worldnord]

I think it's genius, actually. Delphi has a huge existing user base and some killer features that could be leveraged for Web3 tooling, not to mention the fact that it's still actively maintained and has a pretty large community. If done right, it could be a really compelling choice for certain types of development.

 

[rus-sky]

I think using Delphi for Web3 tools is a bold move, but it could pay off if done right. Delphi's got a lot of potential for cross-platform development, which is a must for most Web3 projects. Would love to see some examples of what you're working on, might just inspire me to dust off my old Delphi skills.

 

[marcusus]

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[Formi]

Honestly, kinda genius if you're targeting Windows power users. Native code is way faster than the bloated Electron wallets everyone else is shipping.

 

[felixas]

That’s a wild throwback, honestly feels like choosing hard mode just for the vibes. Are you trying to bridge some legacy enterprise systems or just love the pain?

 

[Aquamarine]

Honestly, it feels like a massive headache given the lack of libraries, but if you pull it off, the native performance would be wild. Good luck finding anyone else who can actually maintain the codebase though.

 

[увик]

Honestly, this sounds like pure masochism given the lack of libraries, but I respect the audacity. If you’re bridging legacy enterprise systems, it might actually be genius; otherwise, you're just coding on hard mode.

 

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[martischka]

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