C++Builder XE2 Starter Edition is a great way to get started building high-performance C++ applications for Windows. C++Builder Starter includes a streamlined IDE, code editor, compiler, integrated debugger, two-way visual designers to speed development, hundreds of visual components, local connectivity with the InterBase database, and a limited commercial use license.

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C++Builder Starter key features include:

• Embarcadero C++ Compiler (bcc32)
• Hundreds of included components for creating user interfaces, touch/gesture-enablement, grids, Office-style ribbon controls, and other Windows controls
• VCL Form Designer to visually build native Windows applications
• InterBase Express components for connectivity with the InterBase database
• Full-featured debugger with color syntax highlighting

Getting started on realizing your product vision or getting your startup off the ground can be difficult without seed capital or sales revenue. Outfitting developers with professional level tools can be cost prohibitive before you have product to sell. The C++Builder Starter Edition is both designed and priced to allow individuals and startups to bootstrap their vision until related revenues reach $1,000 at which point a specially priced Professional Edition license can be purchased.

If you're an individual you may use Starter Edition to create apps for your own use and apps that you can sell until your revenues reach $1,000 per year. If you're a small company or organization without revenue (or up to $1,000 per year in revenue), you can also use the Starter Edition. Once your company's total revenue reaches US $1,000, or your team expands to more than 5 developers, you can move up to an unrestricted commercial license with a specially priced Professional edition license. See the Starter Editions FAQs for additional details.

C++Builder XE2 is available in Starter, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate, and Architect editions. For details on the differences between the editions, see the Product Editions page and Feature Matrix. Move up to the Professional edition or above to get additional features including VCL source code, cross-platform development for Windows and Mac with FireMonkey; additional tools, and much more.