Borland

Borland was an American software company and publisher of development tools and database software. Founded in 1983 by Philippe Kahn in Scotts Valley, California, it became a prominent player in the personal computer software market, known for its fast compilers and integrated development environments.

The company rose to prominence with Turbo Pascal and other Pascal-based tools, then expanded into Windows programming with Delphi, an Object Pascal based IDE. It also offered a family of C/C++ compilers and IDEs, such as Turbo C, Turbo C++, and later C++Builder. In addition, Borland produced database and productivity products, including Paradox, Quattro Pro, and the InterBase relational database.

During the late 1990s the firm underwent branding changes, briefly adopting the Inprise name before returning to Borland branding as corporate structure shifted. It pursued acquisitions to broaden its toolchain and platform support, contributing to a diverse portfolio of development software.

In 2009, Borland was acquired by Micro Focus International, with its development tools absorbed into the Micro Focus portfolio. Some products continued under the Borland name for a period, while others were rebranded as part of Micro Focus's offerings.

Legacy: Borland's tools helped shape personal computer software development in the 1980s and 1990s, influencing integrated development environments and rapid application development. Its Pascal-based environments and multi-language IDEs left a lasting mark on programming culture.