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Mastering Delphi 3 (Paperback)

by Marco Cantu (Author)

4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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This book introduces programmers to all of Borland Delphi 3's features and techniques, including secrets of the environment, the programming language, custom components, and Windows 95 programming in general. Programmers will learn to master the Delphi 95 language to make professional client/server applications using a Rapid Application Development approach. New techniques and Wizards for creating Internet-enabled applications are covered in depth. Readers learn how to construct more than one hundred step-by-step examples, starting with basic programming topics and ending with problems related to complex Windows applications. An included CD contains source code for over one hundred example applications used in the book, including many useful ready-to-use programs (some file viewers, a replacement Task Manager, several editors, and so on).

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Paperback: 1476 pages
Publisher: Sybex Inc; 2nd edition (February 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0782120520
ISBN-13: 978-0782120523
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 2.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Start here first, May 7, 1999

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Very easy to read. Marco takes you through Delphi from it's roots in Object Pascal. Marco's a very funny guy in person and it comes through in his code. Entertaining and educational. Has beginning material that you won't find in Mastering Delphi 4.

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5.0 out of 5 stars ...it really depends which level you already have, October 17, 1998

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if you are new to delphi but have experience on programming concepts I really can recommend this one. after reading this book you know the basics and are prepared buying a book specialiced on databases or internet programming or client server programming (whatever you are interested in) because this advanced topics are not really coverd in detail. for a beginner on delphi (NOT on programming) it is a good introduction to delphi .......says Major Tom

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for beginners. Ok as reference ..., August 8, 1998

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I bought this book after trying to make do with 'Special Edition: Using Delphi 3'. I found the Pascal language coverage extensive. This book on the whole, is excellent for beginners. Its OK as reference. The Index is kind of inadequate but you can manage.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!! Simply Excellent!!!
I think that other authors should copy the excellence of this book! It just contains all in one book!! Incredible! Congratulations Marco!

Published on April 8, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars THE book to begin with!
I have taken a major part in the translation of this book to Hungarian, and I really liked its friendly and comprehensive language. Read more

Published on December 14, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars The best $39.99 I've ever spent?
I loved Mastering Delphi 3, I loved all the sample code and other extras on the CD, My only gripe, I just wish Cantu spent a few more pages on each topic, got my feet wet, but... Read more

Published on November 25, 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Too many issues covering too little information
The book is almost an identical copy of the previous versions. The author wanted to cover as much issues as he could and therefore the OLE/COM issue has only about 100 pages ( not... Read more

Published on September 6, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overall, but for what level?
This book covers many of the important aspects on Delphi although if you're interested in Database programming you're better off with Henderson's Client/Server book. Read more

Published on August 12, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on Borland Delphi
So far I havent seen a better book than this one on Delphi. I enjoy reading it. I just hope that the author will write a compatible book on C++ Builder

Published on July 30, 1998 by hyin@ai.uga.edu

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book... buy it.
This book covers a lot of subjects. It was my first Delphi book, coming from Foxpro. The examples were C++ oriented; this was a bit tough, but with effort, even I could... Read more

Published on July 28, 1998 by davidbalick@compuserve.com

1.0 out of 5 stars Begginers: save your money!!!
This book shows you what Delphi can do. It doesn't show you how you can do it!!. If you want to learn Delphi or the database environment you need other book (I'M still locking for... Read more

Published on June 15, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Intermediating Delphi 3?
This is a nice book for beginners or programmers at the intermediate level, but it doesn't cover anything too advanced. It's not quite "mastering" Delphi 3. Read more

Published on May 27, 1998 by Tom McAlee (tjm4809@rit.edu)

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous Stuff. A Must have Book
The book is the best for Delphi and no other book seems to even come close. The examples are very clear and concise. The coverage of Object Pascal is also very good. Read more

Published on May 23, 1998

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