Developing Windows Applications Using Delphi [Paperback]

Paul Penrod (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471110175 | ISBN-13: 978-0471110170 | Publication Date: June 29, 1995 | Edition: 1

If you're new to object-oriented Windows programming, then this is the Delphi book for you.

Here's a quick, easy way to become fluent in Borland's hot, new object-oriented programming language, Delphi. This book will introduce object-oriented programming techniques, and then teach you how to use Delphi by taking you step-by-step through the process of building a full-featured Windows application.

Along the way you'll learn:

• Everything you need to know about Object Pascal
• Guidelines for designing intuitive GUIs
• Debugging and testing your applications
• Event handling, exception handling, and error handling
• Using the runtime libraries and compiling executables

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Delphi is an accessible, object-oriented programming language that permits programmers to design Windows applications in a highly graphical environment. Designed for people with some programming experience this superlative guide demonstrates the use of numerous Delphi components by developing the functionality. Describes how to create bug-free products in less time. Contains numerous illustrations to facilitate understanding.

From the Back Cover

If you're new to object-oriented Windows programming, then this is the Delphi book for you.

Here's a quick, easy way to become fluent in Borland's hot, new object-oriented programming language, Delphi. This book will introduce object-oriented programming techniques, and then teach you how to use Delphi by taking you step-by-step through the process of building a full-featured Windows application.

Along the way you'll learn:

• Everything you need to know about Object Pascal
• Guidelines for designing intuitive GUIs
• Debugging and testing your applications
• Event handling, exception handling, and error handling
• Using the runtime libraries and compiling executables

Product Details

• Paperback: 353 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (June 29, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471110175
• ISBN-13: 978-0471110170
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,853,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Languages & Tools > Borland Delphi

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