ADUG 2026 Symposium

Alister Christie – Automating Better Code in Delphi

Register now for the ADUG 2026 Symposium at the Symposium page on the ADUG website 

Understanding algorithm complexity can be tough when it’s mostly theoretical. But we can show its real impact on program performance.

Writing new code is only part of the job — maintaining and improving what you already have is where many projects live or die.
In this session, we’ll explore the wealth of automated tools available to Delphi developers that can help you write cleaner, safer, and more maintainable code without requiring a complete rewrite.

We’ll cover the full spectrum: from code formatters that enforce consistent style, to static analysis tools that catch bugs and bad practices before they reach production, to unit testing that gives you confidence when making changes. We’ll also look at how AI coding assistants are changing the way we work with legacy code, how source control underpins everything, and how metrics like code toxicity can help you identify where your code base needs the most attention.

Whether you’re working on a decades-old application or a greenfield project, these tools are available to you today — and many of them are free. Come along and discover how a few additions to your development workflow can make a significant difference to the quality of your code.

Join us for an illuminating session exploring tools that provide efficiency multipliers to your existing programming skill and experience.

Alister has published two very well-received books on improving your Delphi skills :
Code Faster in Delphi and Code Better in Delphi.  (https://leanpub.com/u/alisterchristie)

Come for the talks.
Stay for the prizes.
See you there!
Friday 8th May. Melbourne, Australia and ONLINE.
Register now for the ADUG 2026 Symposium at the Symposium page on the ADUG website