Mastering Delphi 6 [Paperback]

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0782128742 | ISBN-13: 978-0782128741 | Publication Date: July 25, 2001

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.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Whether you class yourself as just a beginner or have long been a lover of Borland's much-acclaimed object-oriented 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 unfussy, very readable style, which makes this a book that's accessible to all. While you will need an understanding of the basics of Pascal, even that is catered to by the inclusion of an easy-to-understand Pascal tutorial as one of the four bonus "chapters" on the accompanying CD-ROM. The CD-ROM 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 favor of plenty of exposure to the enhancements available in Delphi 6. Among 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 Cantù's clear explanation of the key skills in view. From the foundations of Delphi's object-oriented class library through to a whole section devoted to building Web applications, no information is left unexplored. If you are looking to lever your skills and harness the power of Delphi 6 for your applications, look no further than this excellent resource. --Peter Lunn, Amazon.co.uk

From the Back Cover

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 Cant��ve 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

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 1104 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (July 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782128742
• ISBN-13: 978-0782128741
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,098,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Languages & Tools > Borland Delphi

More About the Author

Marco Cantu' is the author of the best-selling series Mastering Delphi, plus other books on Delphi and C++. He recently authored self-published books on Delphi 2007, 2009 and 2010.
His areas of expertise include OOP, Delphi, Object-Oriented Architectures, and a number of XML lingos (particularly XSLT). Marco gives frequent training classes and has spoken at dozen of conferences in the US and Europe.
Marco lives in Italy with Lella and their two kids, Benedetta and Jacopo.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book for intermediate+ programmers, November 17, 2001

By 

David H Schneider (Botswana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering Delphi 6 (Paperback)

I have little to say other than this book is exceptional. All items are well covered and specific emphasis is placed on the latest changes to the Delphi IDE as well as the latest new features in Delphi 6 (which are superb).

The code examples are clear, bug free and pertinent to the topic at hand. The author's style of writing is superb. His tone is set at the right level, being both factual and very readable. The moment the book arrived, I couln't put it down.

I was a little annoyed that the section on the Pascal language was relegated to the CD, and I felt the section on SQL was sparse (also in pdf format, and on the CD only). However one could validly argue that this book is geared towards the intermediate + level of programmer, and the reader should already be familiar with these topics.

Advanced programmers (a status which I have not yet attained) may be disappointed with topics covered in the client/server sections.

5 stars, once again Mr Cantu! Strongly recommended for intermediate programmers.

22 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A world of Delphi 6, August 13, 2001

By 

Phung Chi Trung (Viet Nam) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering Delphi 6 (Paperback)

I'm a vietnamese student. I would like to tell you my feeling about Mastering Delphi 6. This book is best ! It guides me how to program in Delphi. The book is presented clearly and attractive. I think the book shows me the way go into Delphi 6. I feel comfortable after reading this book. It is the most valuable book which I have. If you do not have it, you should buy it now. Try it ! you will believe I tell the trust. Good bye ! Success attend you !

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY nice book, October 18, 2008

By 

Pablo Viquez "Pablo Viquez" (San Jose, Costa Rica) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Mastering Delphi 6 (Paperback)

I bought it for a project I was working on and I must say I'm impress. It has examples for every single scenario and give you the small and big picture of Delphi development.

I highly recommended.