I was forced to learn the Delphi .NET language even though it is kinda dead now. But I only have some experience with Java, so I was wondering what is the difference between them actually?
I tried searching it on the Internet but Delphi .NET (not normal Delphi) results were kinda rare. Therefore I am looking for help here.
For instance, are both languages object oriented or interpreted? A more detailed explanation of their differences (on important aspects) would be helpful.
I was forced to learn the Delphi .NET language even though it is kinda
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As an old Delphi software developer and a currently Java and .NET developer (C# and Visual Basic), I would recommend you to make the little effort to join to the C# or VB languages if you are planning to jump to the .NET platform.
They are mainly used, and the amount of information and samples on the web related with them makes ok the time spend on learning. Also the work opportunities for C# and VB will be bigger than in Delphi .NET (and I ensure you that I loved Delphi).
As I read, it seems that your change is not voluntary, but If you have the opportunity, I would recommend you to tell your boss about migrate their system to one of this.
.NET is of course object oriented, and uses some kind of JIT (just in time compiler, as Java does). C# and VB are really good languages, perhaps C# is more similar to Java because of its syntax, but they are almost the same.
Remember that no matter what language in the .NET platform you use. It is all translated to the same pseudo-code so the performance will be the same (with the exception of C++), and it is only a matter of what’s the most comfortable language for you.
Hope this helps.
Tom