Delphi 7 Advanced Application Development

Author: Gan Zhi
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: "Advanced Application Development with Delphi 7" is part of the "Delphi 7 Application Development Series." The book systematically and deeply explains the key points and challenges of Delphi application development, with detailed introductions to database applications, Web-based distributed application systems, and network application development, along with numerous practical programming techniques. Additionally, the book provides comprehensive coverage of new technologies introduced in Delphi 7, such as reporting development based on Rave components, Web application development using IntraWeb, and WebService development with Delphi, each covered in separate chapters to highlight the excellent features and usage considerations of these new technologies. The book consists of 19 chapters, systematically explaining Delphi's key features, its integrated development environment, the Windows message system, DLL technology, custom components, COM technology, multithreading technology, practical programming techniques, database applications, Rave report design, and the development of various network-related programs. The appendix covers some features of Delphi.NET and the functions of the tools provided by Delphi. The book comes with a companion CD containing the source code of the sample programs discussed. With its detailed content, rich examples, and strong readability, this book is an invaluable reference for intermediate to advanced Delphi developers. It helps beginners quickly advance to the level of Delphi senior programmers while enabling experienced Delphi developers to quickly master new technologies in Delphi 7, facilitating their transition from lower versions of Delphi to Delphi 7.