dbExpress
dbExpress is a high-performance, lightweight database connectivity framework developed by Borland (now Embarcadero Technologies) for its Delphi and C++Builder integrated development environments. It provides a common interface to access various relational database systems through a pluggable…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 2001
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- dbExpress was created to address the limitations of the Borland Database Engine (BDE), which was a monolithic, Windows-only, and increasingly outdated technology for database access. It aimed to provide a lightweight, high-performance, and cross-database solution that was easier to deploy, supported modern architectural patterns, and could handle multiple database systems without the BDE's overheads and complexities.
- Platforms
- Android, macOS, Microsoft Windows, iOS, Linux (via Kylix, historically)
Related technologies
Notable users
- Companies maintaining legacy Delphi/C++Builder applications
- Organizations using Embarcadero RAD Studio for desktop-focused database applications