Use
Delphi[
^] or
C++ builder[
^]
Lets you deploy a
single executable file, nothing else required, if that's what you require.
Includes royalty free powerful reporting engine, components for
most popular network protocols[
^], components supporting rappid development of database centric applications (often with less development effort than .Net), and much more.
Tons of available
open source and commercial 3rd party[
^] components.
Here is a few of my commercial favourites:
RemObjects SDK[
^] - WCF like functionality - interoperates quite well with .Net and Java based solutions.
Data Abstract[
^] - Built on top of RemObjects SDK, puts the RIA framwork to shame.
DevExpress VCL Controls[
^] - more than 150 controls for Delphi and C++ builder - really high quality
Steema TeeChart Pro[
^] - one of the most feature complete chart components around
A few open source favourites:
Gexperts.org/[
^] GExperts is a free set of tools built to increase the productivity of Delphi and C++Builder programmers by adding several features to the IDE. GExperts is developed as Open Source software
JVCL[
^] an astounding amount of components and libraries
Regards
Espen Harlinn