This manual is about the Object Pascal language as it is used in Delphi. For an overview
of the Delphi documentation, see the introduction to the Delphi User’s Guide. This
manual
• Presents the formal definition of the Object Pascal language
• Describes what goes on inside an Object Pascal application in regard to memory, data
formats, calling conventions, input and output, and automatic optimizations
• Explains how to use assembly language in Object Pascal applications
• Introduces the command-line compiler for Delphi
• Explains the use of compiler directives
• Presents explanations of error messages
