Product DescriptionThis 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).
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Start here first
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.
Rating: - Excellent!! Simply Excellent!!!
I think that other authors should copy the excellence of this book! It just contains all in one book!! Incredible! Congratulations Marco!
Rating: - THE book to begin with!
I have taken a major part in the translation of this book to Hungarian, and I really liked its friendly and comprehensive language. Of course, the book does not reveal all the in-depth secrets of Delphi, but gives a perfect overall view, and makes you ready for furter exploring (on your own, or with the help of other books).
Rating: - The best $39.99 I've ever spent?
I loved Mastering Delphi 3, I loved all the sample code and other extras on the CD, My only gripe, I just wish Cantu spent a few more pages on each topic, got my feet wet, but left me at that. Add another couple hundered pages and it would be a five star book
Rating: - ...it really depends which level you already have
if you are new to delphi but have experience on programming concepts I really can recommend this one. after reading this book you know the basics and are prepared buying a book specialiced on databases or internet programming or client server programming (whatever you are interested in) because this advanced topics are not really coverd in detail. for a beginner on delphi (NOT on programming) it is a good introduction to delphi .......says Major Tom
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