Delphi7 Application Case Development ()

Author: Gan Zhi, Chen Yikai, Li Youyi (editors)
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book is part of the "Delphi7 Application Development Series" and titled "Delphi7 Application Case Development". Through the development of an e-commerce system, the book systematically and thoroughly explains the key points and challenges of Delphi7 software development, particularly in database applications, Web-based distributed application systems, and report system development. The examples provided are practical e-commerce applications. The script annotations in the examples are rich, the logic is clear, the analysis is thorough, and clever techniques are employed for implementation. The book consists of 10 chapters. It first briefly introduces the key features of Delphi and the Delphi integrated development environment. Before presenting the case studies, it demonstrates Delphi report design and IntraWeb service program development through the creation of a multi-document MDI editor. After completing the case studies, it introduces general methods for writing applications in Delphi7. Subsequent case studies cover database applications, dbExpress technology, Rave report design, and IntraWeb service program development. Following the completion of the case studies, advanced programming techniques in Delphi7 are discussed. The appendix of the book introduces most of the features of ModelMaker and provides an overview of MySQL. The book comes with one CD-ROM containing the source code of the demonstration programs discussed in the book, as well as the service programs used. The content of the book is detailed, with abundant examples, illustrations, and diagrams. The language is easy to understand, making it highly readable. It is an invaluable reference book for Delphi developers. It can serve as both an introductory and interest-driven reading for beginners, as well as a resource for advanced learners to enhance and expand their knowledge. Additionally, it is a beneficial reference for database software and Web system developers.