What is Delphi written in?
Delphi uses a bootstrap chain from Pascal (documented).
Relationship Graph
All directly connected languages. Click any node to navigate to its page.
Bootstrap Chain
| Language | Confidence | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal | 90% | Delphi compiler bootstrapped from Turbo Pascal, now self-hosted | Source |
Influenced By
- Pascal — Delphi is Object Pascal, direct extension of Pascal
Languages Delphi Influenced
- C# — Anders Hejlsberg created both Delphi and C#
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is Delphi written in?
Delphi is primarily implemented in Pascal. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
What languages influenced Delphi?
Delphi was influenced by Pascal among others. See the influence section above for the full list.
Which languages did Delphi influence?
Delphi influenced C# among others.
Evidence Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphi_(software)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_Sharp_(programming_language)