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🚀 Static Linking Made Easy in NitroPascal! · tinyBigGAMES NitroPascal · Discussion #8

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · 4d

🚀 Static linking C libraries in NitroPascal? Just grab any Clang-compatible .a/.lib file and it works!
All dependencies in your source code, zero config needed.
See the raylib example: github.com/tinyBigGAMES...
#GameDev #IndieDev #NitroPascal

One of the biggest limitations in traditional Delphi development has been working with static C libraries. While dynamic DLL linking has always been straightforward, static linking was essentially ...

#GameDev #IndieDev #NitroPascal

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · 5d

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · 5d

Finally! After 20+ years, it’s here, compile and statically link raylib into a single EXE in pure Pascal. No fuss, no pain, no BS. Set the target, hit build, and boom, Linux, macOS, Windows! NitroPascal, baby! Coming next update! #GameDev #IndieDev #NitroPascal

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzmz...

NitroPascal - static link C library with ease!

Release NitroPascal v0.3.0 · tinyBigGAMES/NitroPascal

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · 7d

🚀 NitroPascal v0.3.0 is READY!
✅ Exception handling
✅ File I/O & strings
✅ Dynamic arrays & sets
✅ External libraries
Write Delphi → Get native, cross-platform code!
#GameDev #IndieDev #Pascal #Zig #Clang
github.com/tinyBigGAMES...

🚀 NitroPascal v0.3.0: Production-Ready Milestone TL;DR NitroPascal just crossed the threshold from "interesting experiment" to "actually useful tool". With exception handling, comprehensive string ...

Release NitroPascal v0.2.0 · tinyBigGAMES/NitroPascal

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · 9d

#GameDev #IndieDev #Delphi #CPP #NitroPascal
New release! Bringing Delphi support!

github.com/tinyBigGAMES...

🎯 NitroPascal v0.2.0: The RTL Wrapping Breakthrough TL;DR NitroPascal can now compile Delphi syntax directly to high-performance C++ through our innovative Runtime Library (RTL) wrapping strategy. ...

Release NitroPascal v0.1.0 · tinyBigGAMES/NitroPascal

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · 14d

NitroPascal v0.1.0 is out! Pascal-to-C++ transpiler with Zig backend. 376 tests passing, cross-platform builds, C/C++ interop. Write Pascal, compile to native code.
github.com/tinyBigGAMES...
#GameDev #IndieDev #NitroPascal #Zig #LLVM

NitroPascal v0.1.0 - First Public Release Overview Complete implementation of a modern Pascal-to-C++ transpiler with comprehensive language support and 376 passing tests across all major language f...

NitroPascal - Modern Pascal • C Performance

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · 16d

#GameDev #IndieDev #Pascal #CrossPlatform

I am working on this project. Coming soon(ish)™

nitropascal.org

Transpile modern Object Pascal to optimized C++ and compile with Zig for native, cross-platform performance.

nitropascal.org

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · 23d

🚀 DelphiC: Runtime C compiler for Delphi! Compile & execute C code at runtime, create EXEs/DLLs, call between Delphi↔C. Perfect for JIT scripting & plugins. Win64 only.

github.com/tinyBigGAMES...

#GameDev #IndieDev #Delphi #TCC

GitHub - tinyBigGAMES/DelphiC: Runtime C compilation for Delphi

Runtime C compilation for Delphi. Contribute to tinyBigGAMES/DelphiC development by creating an account on GitHub.

StreamHub by tinyBigGAMES

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · 24d

🎬 StreamHub just launched! Discover movies & TV shows with this sleek Windows app. Browse trending content, search by genre, track favorites—all powered by TMDB.

👉 tinybiggames.itch.io/streamhub

#gamedev #indiedev #ContentDiscovery

StreamHub is a content discovery tool that helps you find movies and TV shows using The Movie Database (TMDB) API

tinybiggames.itch.io

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Sep 3

libLLVM brings the full power of LLVM's compilation infrastructure directly to Delphi, providing native bindings for code generation, optimization, and linking with clean, Pascal-style integration.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Delphi #LLVM
github.com/tinyBigGAMES...

GitHub - tinyBigGAMES/libLLVM: libLLVM brings the full power of LLVM's compilation infrastructure directly to Delphi, providing native bindings for code generation, optimization, and linking with clea...

libLLVM brings the full power of LLVM's compilation infrastructure directly to Delphi, providing native bindings for code generation, optimization, and linking with clean, Pascal-style integrat...

Parse: Art of Code Generation

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Aug 27

#GameDev #IndieDev #LLVM #Parse
Here’s a short video that introduces Parse().
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdTm...

Parse - Universal Language Engine

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Aug 27

🚀 Parse() - Universal Language Engine!
Build programming languages & compilers with a clean Pascal API over LLVM + JIT.
Create languages, not just programs!
Links:
parse-ule.org (homepage)
www.facebook.com/groups/parse (fb group)
#GameDev #IndieDev #LLVM #Delphi

Build custom programming languages with a fluent API and compile them to native code via LLVM. Define grammar rules at runtime and generate optimized machine code.

parse-ule.org

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Aug 7

#GameDev #IndieDev #CPascal #LLVM #Compiler

github.com/tinyBigGAMES...

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Aug 5

#AI #Coding #GameDev #IndieDev
Since this is about AI, why let it tell you about #DirectiveCoding.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMh6...

Directive Coding: AI as a Force Multiplier

NitroVM - High-Performance Virtual Machine for Delphi

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Aug 5

After a month of disciplined AI-assisted development, I've developed what I'm calling Directive Coding—a structured method where I stay in control and AI acts as a capable junior dev.
Details in the image 👇
#AI #Coding #DirectiveCoding #GameDev #IndieDev

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Aug 5

🚀 DIRECTIVE CODING - my AI-assisted approach
I stay in control as tech lead while AI handles heavy lifting as my junior dev.
✅ I set direction & quality standards
✅ AI follows my guidelines
✅ Every change needs approval
✅ 10x speed with full control
#DirectiveCoding #AIAssistedDev #GameDev #IndieDev

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Jul 29

Let this sink in: you can now create loadable modules, libraries, and full programs in NitroVM code.
A whole new level of power and modularity has arrived.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Delphi
nitrovm.org

A powerful, cross-platform virtual machine for Delphi with dynamic module loading, external DLL integration, hot reloading, and seamless external library access. Perfect for plugin architectures and s...

nitrovm.org

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Jul 13

#GameDev #IndieDev #Delphi
#CPasal now has an official domain right here:
cpascal.org. Landing page for now, full site coming!

CPascal - Better C with Pascal Syntax

cpascal.org

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Jul 2

CPascal: An open-source systems language with clean Pascal syntax and the raw power of C. Features 100% C ABI compatibility and an LLVM backend for high-performance apps. Follow the pre-alpha journey and star the repo!

github.com/tinyBigGAMES...

#GameDev #IndieDev #Delphi #Compiler

GitHub - tinyBigGAMES/CPascal: 🚀 CPascal is a systems programming language that combines Pascal's clean, readable syntax with C's semantic model and full ABI compatibility. ⚡ Compiles to LLVM with zer...

🚀 CPascal is a systems programming language that combines Pascal's clean, readable syntax with C's semantic model and full ABI compatibility. ⚡ Compiles to LLVM with zero runtime overhead, ...

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Jun 16

Raw vibe coding session with Claude on my #Game2D codebase. Shows the workflow in action. I now use rules-general.md + rules-game2d.md to guide Claude, plus BasicStructure.pas as a template. More coming with scene/OOP style.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv-S...
#GameDev #IndieDev #Claude #VibeCode

Vibe Coding With Claude

#GameDev #IndieDev #VideCoding #AIPairProgramming
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGod...

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Jun 16

🎮 Game Dev 10x Productivity with Claude AI? 🚀 Exploring a New Workflow

GitHub - tinyBigGAMES/Game2D: A fast, intuitive Object Pascal library for 2D game development in Delphi—Game2D makes building everything from classic arcade games to modern prototypes easy, so you can...

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · Jun 14

🚀 Build stunning 2D games in Delphi with Game2D — a complete, production-ready engine packed with OpenGL rendering, audio/video, ImGui tools, multiplayer, database, and more. 2D GameDev, Build. Play. Repeat.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Delphi #2D #Toolkit
👉 github.com/tinyBigGAMES...

A fast, intuitive Object Pascal library for 2D game development in Delphi—Game2D makes building everything from classic arcade games to modern prototypes easy, so you can focus on gameplay, not boi...

Who Uses Delphi? The Silent Success Behind Astronauts, Theme Parks, Satellites, And A Multi-billion Ultimate Payday!

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tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · May 30

Not at all! Delphi is very much alive. I use RAD Studio (Delphi’s modern IDE) daily for tools, utilities, games, and AI. After 29 years of coding in Pascal, I can say Delphi is still a powerful and versatile general-purpose development tool.
blogs.embarcadero.com/who-uses-del...

blogs.embarcadero.com

tinyBigGAMES @tinybiggames.com · May 29

🎮 PIXELS: Professional 2D game dev framework for #Delphi! Hardware-accelerated graphics, sprite system, audio, physics - everything you need in one native package. Transform your game ideas into reality! 🚀
#GameDev #IndieDev #Delphi github.com/tinyBigGAMES...

GitHub - tinyBigGAMES/PIXELS: PIXELS is a lightweight and powerful 2D game development framework designed specifically for Delphi developers. Built on top of the proven and battle-tested Allegro Libra...

PIXELS is a lightweight and powerful 2D game development framework designed specifically for Delphi developers. Built on top of the proven and battle-tested Allegro Library, PIXELS brings modern ga...