Delphi 7 Components and Distributed Application Development

Author: FeiSi Technology Product R&D Center
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book provides an in-depth yet accessible introduction to database development using Delphi7, covering methods and techniques. The main content includes fundamental database knowledge, Delphi's database components, enterprise-level application development, the powerful reporting tool Rave, the development of multi-tier distributed database systems, the application of dbExpress technology, the application of ADO technology, and the development of InterBase database applications. The book focuses on component and distributed application development, with practical examples demonstrating Delphi7's supported component technologies, general methods for extending the VCL library, the development and distribution of visual components, ActiveX control technology, the basic concepts and principles of COM/DCOM/COM+, using COM/DCOM/COM+ in Delphi7, the CORBA technology framework, applying CORBA, the fundamentals of distributed Web and e-commerce technologies, Delphi7's support for e-commerce, InternetExpress distributed application development, developing e-commerce applications with WebBroker, and WebService applications. Source code examples in the book can be downloaded from http://www.fecit.com.cn/download.htm. This book is suitable for intermediate to advanced Borland Delphi7 application developers, as well as learners and enthusiasts of Delphi7.