C++Builder XE2 Academic

C++Builder’s RAD environment allows developers to visually design user interfaces and connect to data and services, yet code in ANSI/ISO compatible C++. Developers get the power of C++ with the productivity of rapid development delivering up to 5x the productivity of other “visual” development environments.

New in C++Builder XE2:

• Cross-platform application development for Mac and Windows
• Build 100% CPU and GPU native apps using the FireMonkey
  application platform
• DataSnap connectors for mobile platforms
• LiveBindings to connect any
• UI element, vector or 3D object
  to any data source
• Customizable VCL styles
• C++ audits and metrics
• FastReport reporting tool
• Updated versions of bundled tools including InterBase, InstallAware, AQtime, TeeChart, IntraWeb, CodeSite, and IP*Works

Key Product Features:

• Integrated native Windows and Mac C++ compilers
• “RAD C++” extensions for increasing C++ coding productivity up to 5x
• RAD visual IDE with fast drag-and-drop UI design
• ANSI/ISO C++ compatible with draft C++0x support
• Integrated Boost and TR1 libraries
• Hundreds of visual controls
• Touch and gesture support
• dbExpress with support for major databases
• DataSnap n-tier middleware servers with JSON, REST, HTTP, HTTPS, COM, and XML
• Cloud deployment to Amazon EC2 and work with Windows Azure and Amazon cloud data storage

The Academic version is functionally equivalent to the professional edition. This is a download only product and you will receive the software once your academic status has been approved.

Available to any student or teacher who is attending or teaching in any academic institution recognised by the Department of Education.

Click here for more details on Embarcaderos eligibility criteria and terms and conditions.

C++Builder® XE2 System Requirements:

• 1 GB RAM (2 GB+ recommended)
• Between 3 - 9 GB free hard disk space depending on edition and configuration
• DVD-ROM drive (if installing from a Media Kit DVD)
• Basic GPU – Any vendor DirectX 9.0 class or better (Pixel Shader Level 2)
• 1024x768 or higher-resolution monitor
• Intel® Pentium® or compatible, 1.6 GHz minimum (2GHz+ recommended)
• Mouse or other pointing device
• Microsoft® Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft® Windows Vista™ SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit) requires administrator rights
• Microsoft® Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit and 64-bit) SP2 or SP3
• Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 SP1 or 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)

For developing OS X applications:

• PC running Windows connected with an Intel-based Mac running OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or OS X 10.7 (Lion) over a local area network using a SSH, VNC or Windows file sharing solution