Community Review: Object Pascal Language Reference

[NickHodges]

Help Us Improve the Object Pascal Language Reference

The Object Pascal Language Reference (ObjectPascalReference.md) is a comprehensive specification targeting Delphi 13.1 Florence. It covers the full language — from lexical structure and types through generics, RTTI, memory management, and a consolidated EBNF grammar.

We have been through multiple rounds of automated review and correction, fixing 35+ errors across areas like:

• EBNF grammar accuracy
• Operator overloading rules
• VMT layout and version attribution
• Calling conventions and interop
• Reserved words vs directives classification

How You Can Help

We are now looking for community review from experienced Delphi developers. If you spot any of the following, please open an issue or comment here:

• Factual errors — statements that contradict actual Delphi compiler behavior
• Missing features — language features that should be documented but are not
• Version attribution errors — wrong Delphi version for when a feature was introduced
• EBNF grammar issues — productions that reject valid code or accept invalid code
• Unclear or misleading descriptions — text that could confuse a reader

Your expertise with real-world Delphi code is invaluable for catching the kinds of issues that automated review cannot.

Thank you for contributing to making this the most accurate Object Pascal reference available!