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

• As TStringList is a descendant of TStrings it is compatible with the Lines property of TMemo, Items of TListbox and TComboBox and other VCL components. So can use cbList.Items := StringList; // internally calls TStrings.Assign