Lazarus

What is Lazarus?

Lazarus is a robust, open-source Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed for the Free Pascal compiler. It aims to provide a Delphi-like programming experience by offering a comprehensive "Lazarus Component Library" and supporting a wide range of platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Android, and iOS. Lazarus is a Delphi-compatible, cross-platform IDE that enables rapid application development. It features a diverse set of pre-built components and a graphical form designer, simplifying the creation of complex graphical user interfaces. Unlike Java's "write once, run anywhere" approach, Lazarus and Free Pascal strive for "write once, compile anywhere," allowing developers to produce identical products for different platforms without the need for extensive recoding

Highlights

• Cross-platform support: Lazarus is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Android, and iOS
• Delphi-like programming experience: Lazarus provides a Delphi-compatible component library and development environment, enabling Delphi code to be largely reused
• Rapid application development: Lazarus features a graphical form designer and a variety of pre-built components, accelerating the development of complex user interfaces
• API independence: Lazarus allows programs to be compiled against various widget sets, including Win32, GTK2, Qt, Carbon, and FpGUI, providing flexibility in the choice of user interface technology.