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Delphi 2 Developer's Guide (Sams Developer's Guide)

Xavier Pacheco, Steve Teixeira

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

simply the best 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

If you want to do some serious work with Delphi, this book is for you. I covers virtually everything you must know about Delphi. Thanks to the authors.

THIS BOOK is art of perfection. 5 out of 5 stars.
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THIS BOOK is art of perfection. No more to say. THANKS to the authors

Outstanding! Great reference for more advanced readers! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Xavier and Steve do an excellent job of delving into the more advanced aspects of Delphi 2 and Win32 development, without wasting a lot of time on the 'newbie' stuff. Highly recommended!

A complete reference that is always at my side 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Delphi 2 Developers Guide is the authoritative source I consult for advanced programming topics in Delphi. This book is aptly marketed as an expert level book. It goes well beyond the scope of the "This is Delphi" books typically found on store shelves. An underrated feature of this book is its comprehensive appendices of error codes. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about Delphi programming

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Intended to capitalize on the trends towards GUI-based application development using visual programming tools, object-oriention and the need for information technology to solve business problems, this book is not for the novice. Rather, it is for experienced users of Delphi or Pascal and those individuals seeking an industrial strength tool.

Delphi Developer's Guide to XML (Wordware Delphi Developer's Library)

Keith Wood

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

About XML, but not Delphi 6 BizSnap 4 out of 5 stars.
25 of 26 people found this review helpful.

To start with the disturbing fact: This book is about XML, but not about XML as supported by Delphi 6. Or more specifically, it is about XML, but doesn't cover any of the new Delphi 6 BizSnap XML features (XML Programming, Data Binding Wizard or XML Mapper).

The book starts with a first part to introduce XML. In seven chapters, we learn about the history of XML (and XML vs. HTML), the XML syntax, the old DTD, XSLT, XLink, XPath and XPointer, and finally XML Schemas.

The second part of the book covers the Document Object Model - all about parsing an XML document. DOM is one of the two main approaches you can take when parsing XML. The other is SAX (Simple API for XML), which is covered in part three.

Part four is about Serving XML. This is mainly about viewing XML as data and not as documents. It describes a number of ways in which XML can be generated automatically, for example as text, from a database, using web modules (or InternetExpress), using DOM or SAX, and finally as MIDAS data packet.

The last part of the book covers a number of applications that make use of XML, like an electronic e-mail sender, a customised client and XML examination application (both a Windows client and a Web client). The final chapter of the book even covers SOAP, but not the way Delphi 6 supports SOAP. In fact, I would not use the techniques in this chapter as they are far more complex than the Delphi 6 support (although they do help you understand what's actually happening).

All in all, this is a good book with some detailed coverage of XML and some nice example applications. The first part gives a solid introduction to those without XML knowledge or experience. However, the main thing missing is the lack of real Delphi 6 BizSnap XML coverage (which makes the book "good" but not "very good").

Editorial Review:

This XML guide explains how to apply the power and flexibility of Delphi to XML, and provides a solid introduction to the technologies that make up XML and its related specifications.

Mastering Delphi 3 (Mastering)

Marco Cantu

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Start here first 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

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.

Editorial Review:

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).

Mastering Delphi 4 (Mastering)

Marco Cantu

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

A fantastic primer on Delphi from an experienced OOP view. 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

As someone who knew all about the concepts of OOP from a C++ perspective, and was new to world of Delphi, this book was fantastic value. It showed me how to get things done, and how OOP works with Delphi... now I think Delphi is fantastic. I read the first few chapters before attempting anything in Delphi and now that I have started programming in it, use the book as my first reference. Thank you Marco!

Editorial Review:

The previous edition of this book won Delphi Informant's "Reader's Choice" award as the best Delphi book of the year. This new edition is even better! It introduces programmers to all of Delphi 4's new features, and more than 100 real-world examples to stretch Delphi 4 to its limits, showing readers how to use direct calls to the Windows API to add features to existing applications. Begin with basic programming topics and end with detailed examples of COM, CORBA, and advanced ActiveX implementations. New techniques for creating Internet-enabled applications are also covered in depth. This book is a MUST for every Delphi programmer!

The Tomes of Delphi: Developer's Guide to Troubleshooting (Wordware Delphi Developer's Library)

Clay Shannon

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An alphabetical reference to almost 1,000 design-time, compile-time and run-time error messages that can be encountered while working with Borland's Delphi Object Pascal language.

The Delphinus Chronicles (Unabridged)

R. G. Roane

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A MUST READ 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

"The Delphinus Chronicles has restored my faith in reading for enjoyment. It offers something for all readers. There's adventure, technology, mystery, science-fiction, and even a bit of romance. The perfect balance of each of these themes without losing sight of the plot reflects the authors true literary brilliance. This book was written with such creativity it's impossible to put down. The thing I liked best about this book was getting to the end, and thinking "Wow, I didn't expect that". The ability to keep the reader guessing is an art very few authors have mastered. READ THIS BOOK!!!"

Recommended! 4 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

A story with a fascinating premise and a more-than-adequate construction (as far as light entertainment goes), "The Delphinus Chronicles" was an enjoyable and entertaining experience. For those of you considering the audiobook, the confluence of Helen Lisanti's narration, sound editing, and Kennedy Smith's music made the book come alive in a way that seems greater than the sum of its parts.

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A student project spirals into a torrent of unintended consequences when their supercomputer mistakenly learns to communicate with the dolphins at an aquatic theme park.

Tomes of Delphi: Win32 Core API Windows 2000

John Ayres

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

Literary garbage, and the code is no better. 1 out of 5 stars.
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When one reads the worthless pros expressed in Mr. Ayres latest manuscript, it causes one to contemplate how this dolt continues to be a published author. It is clear that based on his use of the English language that he is devoid of anything more than a High School diploma. It is sad to say that his command of Delphi appears to be equally as poor as his writing skills. The examples and sample code are so simplistic that they are literally worthless, and hardly expand on any topic in detail. I honestly think that the original "Delphi for Dummies" was a more informative and better-written book

It is clear that this latest book is yet another ego stroking manuscript of recycled work from his original books. Many of the API calls have not been updated and many of the samples are riddled with errors and are not syntactically correct for Windows 2000/XP.

It simply staggers my imagination why Wordware continues to use Mr. Ayres as an author. When reviewing all of the Tomes books, it is clear that when Mr. Ayres split company with his co-authors the quality of the book went down considerably. Perhaps Wordward should get them to re-write this book and see which one sells better.

Until then, go get Charles Petzolds API book. If you don't know C++ try DevGuru to get some help. They will gladly help translate the C++ calls to Delphi Syntax.

Editorial Review:

The Tomes of Delphi series from John Ayres is recognized as the definitive reference for Delphi programmers and developers. The first edition received rave reviews from industry publications as well as Inprice developers as being the Rosetta stone which forms the link between Delphi and the Windows API. The title retains its popular reference organization as well as the innovative help file on the CD.

Delphi 5 Developer's Guide (Developer's Guide)

Steve Teixeira, Xavier Pacheco

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Good Information, but the usage of the CD drove me crazy 2 out of 5 stars.
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This book had a lot of useful information, but the formatting and the usage of the companion CD drove me crazy. Here is and example: I'm reading along and I finish chapter 5 only to find chapter 6, 7, and 8 are on the companion CD. For now I skip them, and go on to chapter 9. When I'm finished with that I find that chapter 10 is on the companion CD and it has all of the coverage on printing (one of the subjects I need), so I open the CD and start reading chapter 10. This is something like 54 pages, and it has some good subject matter. I decide to print a couple of the pages only to find that they have their security setting set so you can't print ANY of the book chapters (or highlight, so you can't copy and paste items). In all, the companion CD contains 447 pages of non-printable text from random parts of the book. If any subject interests you all you can do is write a note as to the page number and location on the CD, nothing else is allowed. I found it very hard to read an electronic page or two and then try an example and keep on flipping back and forth electronically. If this doesn't bother you then this may just be the book for you. I felt the information was good, but a book that can't be put on paper isn't for me.

Editorial Review:

The Delphi 5 Developer's Guide is a complete reference showing developers what they need to know most about Delphi 5. The text begins with a tour of Delphi 5 basics, including improvements since version 1. After observing object-oriented Pascal programming, including advanced language features, the authors turn to the strengths of using the Visual Component Library (VCL) application frameworks. They include several invaluable sections for corporate developers, including a "coding standards" document. Sections on combining VCL with ActiveX controls round out the basic tour. Advanced topics include graphics programming, building dynamic link-libraries (DLLs), printing, and multithreading.

Introducing Delphi Programming: Theory through Practise

John Barrow, Helene Gelderblom, Linda Miller

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Practical and Effective Teaching of Delphi Programming 5 out of 5 stars.
21 of 21 people found this review helpful.

For several years, I searched for ways to learn to use Delphi to create language-analysis programs. No courses are offered in Atlanta. All of the "learn to program with Delphi" books that I found on Amazon are horrible in similar ways: (a) They promise to start at the beginning but can't figure out where the beginning is. (b) They make huge leaps between levels. (c) They do not have enough practical activities to help the learn understand and apply features in Delphi. (d) They give exercise/practice activities that require knowledge not presented in the book.

I had given up. Then, over the 2003 Christmas holidays, I decided to check around the Internet one last time for Delphi materials. I stumbled over an online course offered through the University of South Africa that is built around "Introducing Delphi Programming: Theory through Practice." The example materials for the course demonstrated a very practical set of explanations and exercises. So, I ordered the book through Amazon-UK because it was not at that time available in the U.S.

"Introducting Delphi programming: Theory through Practice" turned out to be outstanding: it begins where I needed to begin; it progresses smoothly from task to task; it is built around sets of practical exercises and practice activities; explanations are clear and well organized. It is the best "how to" book of any type that I've ever used.

In addition, there's an online course offered through the University of South Africa. I've signed up and am progressing through the book at the schedule required for the course; the schedule helps to keep me working away at learning Delphi in the midst of a busy life. The course also offers email contact with 2 of the authors of the book (Gelderblom and Miller) for help with the activities.

(...)Pat

Editorial Review:

Written by three members of the UNISA Department of Information Systems, the book teaches distance-learning students how to program in Delphi, a major computer language used to design a variety of programs.

Delphi in Depth

Loy Anderson, Joseph Fung, Ann Lynnworth, Mark Ostroff, Martin Rudy, Robert Vivrette

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One of the BEST books on understanding and using DELPHI 5 out of 5 stars.
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'Delphi in Depth' is the best book I have found on understanding Delphi. I have 14 books on Delphi and this book is a must have, for anyone serious about learning and using Delphi. It is useful for both the novice and expert programmer. The explainations and CD examples are simple and direct, showing you HOW, but also explaining in plain english WHY and WHEN to use properties and methods.

Best Delphi book written 5 out of 5 stars.
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The book is written for the developer by experienced people who did not use worthless examples. The examples are what is required in real world programming. The book is excellent to learn from and also to use as a reference even though Delphi 2 was the latest release at the time of publication. I have used this as a reference in the majority of cases. I have been using Delphi for over 6 years now for desktop development.

Editorial Review:

This book teaches developers how to go full-throttle with Delphi, no matter which version they're using. Approximately 50 percent of the book's material applies to Delphi for Windows (the current, 16-bit version) while the other 50 percent deals with Delphi32 (the new 32-bit version for Windows 95 and Windows NT). Each chapter focuses on a particular area of Delphi development, such as making Windows Application Program Interface (API) calls: using OCXs: creating dynamic link libraries; designing components; building client/server applications; creating databases, and more.