It makes me wonder: Is Delphi code simply that good – or are we witnessing the quiet strength of legacy done right?

Here’s what I’ve seen:

• 🧱 Delphi apps age well: Built for Windows, they just run. The VCL is fast, compact, and efficient.
• 💾 Business logic froze in time: Many of these systems support processes that haven’t changed much since the 90s.
• 🔄 Backward compatibility: Microsoft’s dedication to Win32/Win64 means even ancient binaries still work.
• 💡 Low maintenance: No cloud bills, no containers, no orchestration overhead. Just one EXE that refuses to die.

But here’s the flip side:

• ⚠️ The bus factor is zero — the only person who knew how it works retired years ago.
• 🔒 Security and compliance are relics of another era.
• 🧩 Integration with modern systems is painful.
• 🧑‍💻 Talent pipeline is thin, and the toolchains are fading.

So… what’s next?
Should we celebrate Delphi’s resilience – or worry that it’s become too irreplaceable for its own good?

Can Delphi code live forever?
Or are these silent systems the digital equivalent of a ticking time capsule – running flawlessly until one day, they don’t?

I guess not… but why take the chance, when you can easily modernize your Delphi code.

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