Delphi: Record constructor vs factory function

Question

So what will be the preferred way of initializing records?

With a \'factory function\':

TMyRecord = record
  valueX: integer;
  valueY: integer;
end;

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Answer 1

I usually don't create constructors for records. It's not compatible with all versions (and FPC). Moreover typically they are used only in one place and often a fillchar is enough.