Building an Instagram Clone

The world has changed. We are in the new digital age where, every day, more and more apps are available to the users. So, what really grabs attention, since we have so many options available? Features, user experience, rich design? We can say that, with Delphi, we have all the ability to develop rich applications, both graphically and in terms of functionality.

A major challenge for Delphi developers is the paradigm shift between desktop and mobile platforms. The way to develop and draw a form is different, of course; however, many developers program as if they were still working with a Delphi 7 IDE.

If you are this type of developer and want to learn more about responsive design and how to change your desktop mindset for mobile, then this is an ideal chapter for you.

We have chosen an application already on the market—Instagram—to better elucidate these insights and this paradigm shift. 

In this Delphi version of Instagram, you will be introduced to the following topics:

• Mindset between desktop and mobile
• Creating responsive layouts
• Creating buttons with Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) icons
• Interacting with the camera
• Sharing photos

The knowledge necessary for understanding this chapter is basic. Experience with Delphi is not necessary; minimal knowledge of the IDE and some components, such as buttons, edits, and list views, is sufficient.