Turbo Pascal

Turbo Pascal is a compiler and integrated development environment (IDE) for the Pascal programming language, created by Borland. It gained popularity for its high compilation speed and ease of use on DOS systems. The software offered a solid environment for writing, compiling, and debugging Pascal code, and it became widely used for everything from basic applications to commercial software.

Notable Features and Highlights:

• High-Speed Compilation:
  Turbo Pascal stood out for its exceptionally fast compilation, making the development process quicker and more efficient.
• All-in-One IDE:
  It featured a built-in editor, compiler, and debugger, all in a user-friendly interface that streamlined coding tasks.
• Borland’s Pascal Variant:
  The compiler used Borland's own version of Pascal, which included some differences from the standard Pascal language.
• Affordable Option:
  Turbo Pascal was more budget-friendly than Borland Pascal, which was aimed at professional developers, making it a popular choice among hobbyists and students.
• Historic Significance:
  The software played a significant role in spreading the use of Pascal and helped establish Borland as a key player in the software development industry.
• Free Legacy Versions:
  Due to its historical value, Borland has made several early versions—such as 1.0, 3.02, and 5.5 for MS-DOS—freely available to the public.
• Outdated but Still Used:
  Although its mainstream use has declined in favor of modern languages and tools, Turbo Pascal is still used in some educational settings and by enthusiasts.