reasons why Delphi was/is a strong option for CP: 1. Fast compilation enables edit-compile-run workflow. Fast iteration enables solving CP problems faster. 2.

reasons why Delphi was/is a strong option for CP: 1. Fast compilation enables edit-compile-run workflow. Fast iteration enables solving CP problems faster. 2. Native dynamic arrays, native String type 3. Easy to learn language for middle/high schoolers. 4. Usefulness for outside CP, for example I created GUI programs in Delphi for clients and earned $$$ while in 8th grade, right after I was done with competition season.