Still the Best Delphi Resource--Now Fully Updated and Expanded

Whether you're new to Delphi or just making the move from an earlier version, Mastering Delphi 7 is the one resource you can't do without. Practical, tutorial-based coverage helps you master essential techniques in database, client-server, and Internet programming. And the insights of renowned authority Marco Cantù give you the necessary knowledge to take advantage of what's new to Delphi 7--particularly its support for .NET. Coverage includes:

* Creating visual web applications with IntraWeb

* Writing sockets-based applications with Indy

* Creating aware controls and custom dataset components

* Creating database applications using ClientDataSet and dbExpress

* Building client-server applications using InterBase

* Interfacing with Microsoft's ADO

* Programming for a multi-tiered application architecture

* Taking advantage of Delphi's support for COM, OLE Automation, and COM+

* Taking advantage of Delphi's XML and SOAP support

* Implementing Internet protocols in your Delphi app

* Creating UML class diagrams using ModelMaker

* Visually preparing reports using RAVE

* Using the Delphi language to create your first .NET programs