Provides a comprehensive guide to the language and core non-visual libraries of Embarcadero Delphi XE2, from basic language syntax to multithreading. Adopting an integrated approach, the book covers both newer and older features alongside one another; while it won't teach you how to program, it assumes little Delphi knowledge specifically. Includes coverage of XE2's support for Mac OS X. (Edition note: the printed version combines the three parts of the eBook version, which is available separately.)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
There are damn few books being written about Delphi currently which is a total mystery to me as I am sure it far exceeds the popularity of some languages that have shelves devoted to them in brick bookstores. Even if there were scads of Delphi books, this one is a real gem. The level of detail it goes into is just right, its not for rank beginners (most of the Delphi books from the 90s were aimed there) but it wades into each topic gently enough that its a good read. You get a very good examination of the topic under review however and almost everyone will learn something from each chapter I bet.
I have been reading every night before bed and its very hard to put down.
Finally, a mature book on Delphi written since C# was introduced.
This book and Cary Jensen's book on Datasets are the best Delphi publications since the year 2000.
I have been reading every night before bed and its very hard to put down.
Finally, a mature book on Delphi written since C# was introduced.
This book and Cary Jensen's book on Datasets are the best Delphi publications since the year 2000.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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We're experienced Delphi developers who are thoroughly familiar with Delphi 2007 and earlier. Moving up to XE3 we thought it might be an idea to buy a book or two for reference and I'm glad we did. (Yes I know the book is XE2 not XE3 but its as close as we could find!).
The book has great coverage of Delphi concepts but what most impressed us was the level of detail it drills down into. New features are explained well but better still there is often a good discussion of opportunities and problems that arise from the new functionality.
Reading the book thoroughly is genuinely useful, not just for learning about newer versions of Delphi but also because of the trial and error time avoided in working out the quirks and best ways of using the new tools.
The book has great coverage of Delphi concepts but what most impressed us was the level of detail it drills down into. New features are explained well but better still there is often a good discussion of opportunities and problems that arise from the new functionality.
Reading the book thoroughly is genuinely useful, not just for learning about newer versions of Delphi but also because of the trial and error time avoided in working out the quirks and best ways of using the new tools.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By O. Beltrami
Having purchased dozens of books from Delphi 1 to Delphi 7, I had been stuck in Delphi 7 for a decade and now needed some factual reference to the new Delphi language features that I missed since 2002. This book is perfectly aimed at experienced Delphi developpers that may need to catch up a few versions.
It is also impressive in that the author has obviously tested most of the features of Delphi and the book is replete with examples of how the compiler may choke or give fallacious warnings in some perfectly valid cases. Well worth the price.
It is also impressive in that the author has obviously tested most of the features of Delphi and the book is replete with examples of how the compiler may choke or give fallacious warnings in some perfectly valid cases. Well worth the price.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Need another "Delphi in a Nutshell"
I've used Turbo Pascal from the beginning and now Delphi XE2. I haven't finished "Delphi XE2 Foundations" yet I am amazed at the functions and procedures in XE2 that I had... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Kenneth C. Beaudrie
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great
Excellent book. Easily the most comprehensive Delphi book written in a long time. I hope that the author puts out more of them.
Published 5 months ago by David Novo
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Excellent
The book provides a good introduction on the fundamentals of delphi XE2, from basic to advance programmers this book will show you from the basics to advance features of delphi, it... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Garrick Oduber
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Delphi XE2
This book provides excellent coverage of the Delphi Pascal language with numerous code examples. Although it is entitled "Delphi XE2 Foundations", I don't really see that it has... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mickey
5.0 out of 5 stars
A long over-due book, very well written, going to be classic
This is a very well written Delphi book, good as a desktop reference, and for experience users to catch up with the latest XE2 version. Read more
Published 10 months ago by ahwux
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