MasteringTM DelphiTM 6 - Softcover

Cantù, Marco

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0782128742 ISBN 13: 9780782128741

Publisher: Sybex, 2001

Synopsis

Still the Best Delphi Resource

A Fully Revised Version of the Book That Won the Delphi Informant Readers Choice Award

If you′re looking to capitalize on the powerful capabilities of the latest release of Delphi, Mastering Delphi 6 is the one resource you can′t do without. Practical, tutorial–based coverage helps you develop key skills, solve tough problems, and build and implement sophisticated functionality in your database, client/server, and Internet applications. The special insights of Delphi expert Marco Cantu you an extra advantage as you complete successful projects and progress towards Delphi mastery.

Coverage includes:

• Getting to know the new run–time library (RTL)
• Learning to use the VCL and CLX visual libraries
• Developing custom components
• Creating data–aware controls and custom datasets
• Mastering database programming with BDE and dbExpress
• Mastering client/server programming with InterBase
• Interfacing with Microsoft′s ADO using the dbGo component set
• Taking advantage of Delphi′s support for COM, OLE Automation, and COM+
• Programming for a multitiered application architecture
• Taking advantage of Delphi′s support for XML and SOAP technologies
• Building practical, powerful Web applications

Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

About this title

Review

Whether you class yourself as just a beginner or have long been a lover of Borland's much-acclaimed object-orientated development tool, Mastering Delphi 6 has plenty to offer you. Written by world-renowned Delphi expert Marco Cantù, this edition, marking the release of Delphi 6, continues the tradition of excellence, balancing attention to detail with the author's non-fussy, very readable style, making this a book that's accessible to all. Whilst you will need an understanding of the basics of Pascal, even that is catered for by the inclusion of an easy to understand Pascal tutorial as one of the four bonus "chapters" on the accompanying CD. The CD also includes example source code and the full searchable text of the book in Acrobat format.

Much of the introductory material included in previous editions has been removed in favour of giving plenty of exposure to the enhancements available in Delphi 6. Amongst others these include CLX, the new cross-platform component library, dbExpress, the new database engine, and Delphi's extensive support for e-Business and Web development. There is also improved coverage of some of Delphi's longer-standing features.

Designed in a tutorial format, this book bristles with practical programming. In all, there are around 300 examples, each one supported by Marco's clear explanation of the key skills in view. From the foundations of Delphi's object-orientated class library through to a whole section devoted to building Web applications, no gemstone of information remains unturned. If you are looking to lever your skills and harness the power of Delphi 6 for your applications, then look no further than this excellent resource. --Peter Lunn

About the Author

Marco Cantù is an internationally known Delphi expert and winner of the 1999 Spirit of Delphi award, who lives in Italy. Author of six editions of the best–selling Mastering Delphi, he teaches advanced Delphi classes, speaks at conferences worldwide, and writes about Delphi programming in print and online magazines. You can reach him through his Web site at http://www.marcocantu.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0782128742
• ISBN 13: 9780782128741
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 1130