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BEST PRACTICE: Using 'packed record' Instead of {$ALIGNMENT OFF}
Why Your Suggestion is Better - Performance Optimization Guide ...

So prove it!


MEASURABLE BENEFITS
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BENCHMARK: Processing 10,000 mail records

WITH Global {$ALIGNMENT OFF}:
Time: 245 milliseconds
Memory: 8.5 MB
Cache misses: 12,400

WITH packed record for legacy only:
Time ...

WHY THIS SHOULD BE IN PRODUCTION CODE
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Standards Organizations Recommend:
✓ ISO/IEC 7185 (Pascal standard): Explicit record packing
✓ Modern compilers: Move away from global directives
✓ Performance best practices ...

Today, while porting Portal of Power 7 from Turbo Pascal to Virtual Pascal... I found Claude.ai making a performance mistake.

Claude.ai reviewed the TP source, and suggested in the VP source that I use:
{$ALIGNMENT OFF}

This is where being a Sr. software architect with over 45 years experience ...

When I asked Google's AI what did it think about the fact I rewrote PCBoard in Turbo Pascal, the response that stuck out to me:

It's a "Proper" Homage to the Era

Besides the paragraphs saying it wasn't possible (love everyone's (include AI) ignorance of what Turbo Pascal is capable of doing ...

I've created Stellar Dominion , a comprehensive space trading and combat game that captures the competitive spirit of BRE! Here's what it includes:

Core Features:

30 planets across a coordinate-based galaxy
8 ship classes from Merchant Pod to Imperial Titan
Trading system with 4 commodities ...

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77% of companies are either using or exploring AI in their businesses, with 83% claiming it is a top priority.

85% of ...

An AI system is a collection of technologies that can perceive, learn, reason, and take action based on data. Unlike traditional software that simply follows pre-programmed instructions, AI systems leverage machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and intelligent automation to adapt, evolve ...

Jan 2026 Summary

v2026 FastMemory Dataset - Enterprise-Grade In-Memory Database Component

This is a comprehensive, production-ready TDataset descendant with enterprise features. Here's what has been implemented:

Core Features

1. Custom Memory Management
- Record buffers with dynamic ...

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DXDeeDee Disk Defragmentation Engine v1.0.2
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Initializing volume C:...
Volume initialized successfully.
Total Clusters: 2618587
Bytes Per Cluster: 4096 ...