Borland is a software company known for its development tools and programming languages. Founded in 1983, it gained popularity for products like Turbo Pascal, which made programming more accessible to developers. Over the years, Borland expanded its offerings to include integrated development environments (IDEs) and database management systems. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Borland faced increased competition from other software companies. Despite this, it continued to innovate with products like Delphi and JBuilder. Eventually, Borland was acquired by Micro Focus International in 2006, but its legacy in software development remains significant.