What Is Delphi Object Pascal?
Delphi uses Object Pascal, a powerful object-oriented programming language with published properties that enable runtime type information (RTTI) for JSON serialization and IDE design-time support. Delphi developers often need class definitions that mirror JSON API responses for seamless data binding.
This tool is used for:
- Delphi API Clients: Generate Delphi classes that map to JSON API responses for use with REST client libraries like RESTClient or NetHTTPClient.
- Data Binding: Create published-property classes that integrate with Delphi's data-aware controls and LiveBindings for automatic UI updates.
- Legacy System Integration: Quickly produce Delphi record or class definitions from JSON samples when connecting older Delphi applications to modern web APIs.
How to Use JSON to Delphi Online
- Paste your JSON data: Enter a JSON object or array that represents the data you want to work with in your Delphi application.
- Click Generate Delphi Code: The tool produces a complete Delphi class definition with published properties matching your JSON fields.
- Add to your Delphi project: Copy the generated unit into your Delphi project and use it with TJSON, TJSONObject, or a third-party library like SuperObject for deserialization.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I deserialize JSON into the generated Delphi class?
You can use Delphi's built-in TJSON.JsonToObject from the System.JSON unit, or third-party libraries like SuperObject or mORMot. The published properties with RTTI attributes in the generated class ensure proper mapping during deserialization.
Is this tool safe?
Yes. All processing happens 100% client-side in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no usage limits or registration required.
Real-World Examples
Delphi developers migrating from SOAP to REST-based services can generate typed classes from sample JSON responses produced by modern web APIs. This eliminates the tedious and error-prone process of manually declaring classes with published properties, especially for APIs with complex nested objects and arrays.
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