ISBN: 0072129956
Copyright: 2001 Format: Softcover,
255 pages
BACK COVER
Develop robust enterprise applications with ease using this comprehensive, hands-on guide.
After a brief explanation of Delphi fundamentals, this sourcebook will help you master all
of the new and advanced Delphi 6 features--such as the WebBroker tool for building Web
servers and MIDAS, the tool for creating enterprise applications. You'll learn to build
and test components, use the component wizard, handle advanced object-oriented
programming, and much more. Plus, the handy appendix section includes multiple
full-fledged sample applications--including a WAP application.
Key topics covered include:
*Advanced object-oriented
programming
*Developing interfaces with various components
*Internet and Web site application development
*Multi-platform programming
*Migration to Delphi from other programming environments
For detailed information on
working with the latest version of Delphi--including all of its new features--this is the
most complete resource available.
Important coverage includes:
*Delphi key class architecture
*Building and testing components
*Programming Microsoft's transaction server
*Using data access and data control components
*Internet and intranet programming
*Sample application section--including a WAP application
CONTENTS
Part I: Delphi Fundamentals.
Chapter 1: Moving to Delphi.
Chapter 2: Object-Oriented
Review.
Chapter 3: Examining Key
Classes in Delphi's Architecture.
Chapter 4: Defining
Polymorphic and Dynamic Procedures.
- Part II: Advanced
Object-Oriented Programming.
Chapter 5: Programming with
Sets, Constants and RTTI.
Chapter 6: It's All in the
Interface.
Chapter 7: Defining Abstract
Classes and Static Interfaces.
Chapter 8: Programming
Virtual Properties.
Part III: Component
Programming.
Chapter 9: Using the
Component Wizard.
Chapter 10: Building and
Testing Components.
Chapter 11: Developing Better
Interfaces with Components.
Chapter 12: Using Microsoft
Automation Components: Word, Excel.
- Part IV: Client Server
Programming with MTS and MIDAS.
Chapter 13: Using the Data
Access and Data Control Components.
Chapter 14: Building Business
Objects.
Chapter 15: Using Midas to
Bridge the Middle Tier.
Chapter 16: Programming
Microsoft's Transaction Server.
- Part V: Internet Development.
Chapter 17: Internet and
Intranet Programming.
Chapter 18: Creating Web
Servers with Web Broker.
Chapter 19: Building a Web
Server.
Chapter 20: Assembling the
Web Site Application.
Chapter 21: A Basic Windows
Application Tying the Techniques in the Book Together.
Chapter 22: A Client/Server
Application Using a Database Server.
Chapter 23: A Database Query
Builder for ANSI-92 SQL Servers.
Chapter 24: A Scheduling
Application for a Fictional University.
- Part VII: Appendices.
