Building Delphi 6 Applications

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.