Mastering delphi 7

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 data-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.