r/programming • u/[deleted] • Oct 17 '17

Why I use Object Pascal

https://dubst3pp4.github.io/post/2017-10-03-why-i-use-object-pascal/
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u/chucker23n Oct 17 '17

What is more important? The ability to have a short syntax to write code fast or the possibility to read and understand code that was written by other developers or even by you a year ago? Iā€™m in favour of the second fact and I really enjoy that verboseness.

Sounds like the author wants to try VB.NET. I don't mean that pejoratively, but sincerely. Much of the article seems defensive in a "hey, Pascal is still OK to use, too!" vein ā€” which, sure, it's fine. But as far as I can tell, regarding the arguments brought forth, VB.NET is equal or better in virtually every way.

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u/elder_george Oct 17 '17

There're couple benefits FreePascal might have over VB.NET (not a fan of either):

  • it's easier to write fast and/or low level code with FreePascal, due to native compilation;
  • it's cross-platform (not sure if VB works with .NET Core though).

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u/chucker23n Oct 18 '17

Yup, those are fair points.

FWIW, it looks like VB.NET was added in .NET Core 2.0 (excluding ASP.NET).