TStringList vs. TList

Question

what is the difference in using a standard

type 
  sl: TStringList 

compared to using a generic TList

type 
  sl: TList

        

Answer 1

• TStringList is a descendant of TStrings.
• TStringList knows how to sort itself alphabetically.
• TStringList has an Objects property.
• TStringList doesn't make your code incompatible with all previous versions of Delphi.
• TStringList can be used as a published property. (A bug prevents generic classes from being published, for now.)