Pascal Mac: A Comprehensive Guide to Building and Installing

The Pascal programming language, also known as Object Pascal, has a rich history dating back to the 1980s. One of its most popular implementations is Free Pascal (FPC), which allows developers to create software for multiple platforms, including macOS. In this article, we will explore the process of building and installing FPC on your Mac using Pascal.

Before diving into the installation process, it's essential to note that you only need to download and install the full Xcode development environment if you require access to specific tools or features not included in the standard FPC distribution. Xcode is a 12GB download that will occupy approximately 16GB of disk space on your Mac.

One significant change introduced by Apple in macOS 10.15 Catalina and later versions is the removal of support for 32-bit executables using Carbon. This means that any software developed using this technology will no longer be compatible with these operating systems. Fortunately, the Lazarus development environment has introduced a 64-bit Cocoa Widget Set that surpasses Carbon in terms of stability and performance.

The following sections provide detailed instructions on building and installing FPC on your Mac:

* Building the FPC compiler from Mojave (10.14) onwards

* Lazarus IDE - Unable to 'run without debugging'

* Rebuilding errors do not happen on Intel computers

* Lazarus IDE v2.2.0 - rebuilding issue

To get started, you will need:

* A recent version of macOS installed on your Mac

* Recent versions of Xcode and/or Xcode command-line tools from Apple

* Recent versions of Lazarus

When building FPC, you can assist by replacing outdated information, either deleting it or moving it to the legacy information page. The legacy information page contains older details that may be relevant if you are working with legacy projects.

In conclusion, this article has provided a comprehensive guide on how to build and install Pascal Mac using Free Pascal (FPC). We hope this information will help developers in their journey of creating software for multiple platforms using the powerful Pascal programming language.

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