Mastering Delphi 7
Product Description
Still the Best Delphi Resource–Now Fully Updated and Expanded
Whether you’re new to Delphi or just making the move from an earlier version, Mastering Delphi 7 is the one resource you can’t do without. Practical, tutorial-based coverage helps you master essential techniques in database, client-server, and Internet programming. And the insights of renowned authority Marco Cantù give you the necessary knowledge to take advantage of what’s new to Delphi 7–particularly its support for .NET. Coverage includes:
* Creating visual web applications with IntraWeb
* Writing sockets-based applications with Indy
* Creating data-aware controls and custom dataset components
* Creating database applications using ClientDataSet and dbExpress
* Building client-server applications using InterBase
* Interfacing with Microsoft’s ADO
* Programming for a multi-tiered application architecture
* Taking advantage of Delphi’s support for COM, OLE Automation, and COM+
* Taking advantage of Delphi’s XML and SOAP support
* Implementing Internet protocols in your Delphi app
* Creating UML class diagrams using ModelMaker
* Visually preparing reports using RAVE
* Using the Delphi language to create your first .NET programs
Stay away from this book if you’re new to the Delphi programming language. All the introductory material that appeared in previous editions has been excised. The book dives right into advanced coding concepts and useful tips for the experienced Delphi programmer.
I bought this book based on the assumption that it would provide a thorough grounding in the fundamental mechanics of Delphi development. I was sorely disappointed and instead have ordered Learn Delphi 4 in 21 Days which should be geared more toward beginning Delphi programmers.
You can visit the author’s website and download his Essentials of Object Pascal book in pdf format. I did, but found it confusing, incoherent and utterly useless.
Rating: 1 / 5
Stay away from this book if you’re new to the Delphi programming language. All the introductory material that appeared in previous editions has been excised. The book dives right into advanced coding concepts and useful tips for the experienced Delphi programmer.
I bought this book based on the assumption that it would provide a thorough grounding in the fundamental mechanics of Delphi development. I was sorely disappointed and instead have ordered Learn Delphi 4 in 21 Days which should be geared more toward beginning Delphi programmers.
You can visit the author’s website and download his Essentials of Object Pascal book in pdf format. I did, but found it confusing, incoherent and utterly useless.
Rating: 1 / 5
In order to understand some issues related with delphi 7, the book is very helpful. But is not a step by step book. In that case I advice to look for something more especific.
This book is reality very good, an excellent work of the writer, you should buy it as a bible.
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this book for getting one step further in delphi. But it took me ten steps further. Adviced to who need to real mastering in delphi.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is an excellent Delphi learning & reference manual. I am finding it to be a great asset to my programming books.
Rating: 5 / 5