Object Pascal
Object Pascal is an object-oriented extension of the Pascal programming language, originally developed by Apple and later popularized by Borland through Delphi and Turbo Pascal. It combines Pascal's structured, readable syntax with modern object-oriented features like classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. It is primarily used for rapid application development (RAD), especially in desktop and database applications.
Developers should learn Object Pascal for building cross-platform desktop applications efficiently using Delphi or Lazarus, particularly in legacy enterprise systems or when maintaining existing Pascal-based codebases. It is valuable for GUI development, database-driven applications, and educational purposes due to its clear syntax and strong typing, which helps enforce good programming practices.