Optimizing Layout Hierarchies

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Here are the slides for my CodeRage 2019 session: Optimizing Layout Hierarchies in FireMonkey


CodeRage 2019 - Optimizing Layout Hierarchies in FireMonkey

You can find out more about this and register for watching at CodeRage 2019

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