Delphi in Depth: FireDAC* Learn how to connect to a wide variety of databases* Optimize your connection configurations* Explore the world of indexes, searches, and filters* Discover the power of persisted datasets* Create flexible queries using macros and FireDAC scalar functions* Achieve blazing performance with Array DML* Master the art of cached updates* Add sophisticated features using Local SQL* Requires RAD Studio XE6 Professional or Delphi XE6 Professional or higher* Appropriate for novice to advanced Delphi database developers* More information is at http://www.JensenDataSystems.com/firedacbook/

With approximately 50% of the book's material applying to Delphi for Windows, this book teaches developers how to go full-throttle with Delphi--no matter which version they're using. The authors zero in on programming techniques that fully exploit Delphi's capabilities.

The opening chapters discuss the Delphi object model, runtime type information and concurrent programming, while the bulk of the book is a language reference with every keyword, directive, function, procedure, variable, class, method, and property that is part of Delphi Pascal. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Create modern yet effective multi-platform applications by building interactive UIs following a single codebase approach to boost productivity Key FeaturesDelve into the FireMonkey framework and explore its powerful capabilitiesEnhance the user experience by using various technologies included in Delphi and FMXBoost developer productivity through the cross-platform capabilities enabled by the frameworkBook Description FireMonkey (FMX) is a cross-platform application framework that allows developers to create exciting user interfaces and deliver applications on multiple operating systems (OS). This book will help you learn visual programming with Delphi and FMX. Starting with an overview of the FMX framework, including a general discussion of the underlying philosophy and approach, you’ll then move on to the fundamentals and architectural details of FMX. You’ll also cover a significant comparison between Delphi and the Visual Component Library (VCL). Next, you’ll focus on the main FMX components, data access/data binding, and style concepts, in addition to understanding how to deliver visually responsive UIs. To address modern application development, the book takes you through topics such as animations and effects, and provides you with a general introduction to parallel programming, specifically targeting UI-related aspects, including application responsiveness. Later, you’ll explore the most important cross-platform services in the FMX framework, which are essential for delivering your application on multiple platforms while retaining the single codebase approach. Finally, you’ll learn about FMX’s built-in 3D functionalities. By the end of this book, you’ll be familiar with the FMX framework and be able to build effective cross-platform apps. What you will learnExplore FMX’s fundamental components with a brief comparison to VCLAchieve visual responsiveness through alignment capabilities and layout componentsEnrich the user experience with the help of transitions and visual animationsGet to grips with data access and visual data bindingBuild exciting and responsive UIs for desktop and mobile platformsUnderstand the importance of responsive applications using parallel programmingCreate visual continuity through your applications with TFrameStand and TFormStandExplore the 3D functionalities offered by FMXWho this book is for This book is for Delphi developers who are looking to discover the full potential of the FireMonkey framework in order to build interactive cross-platform GUI applications and achieve an optimal UI/UX. Basic familiarity with Delphi programming and the VCL will be beneficial but not mandatory.

"Delphi Developer's Handbook" lets programmers master the Delphi 95 language, making professional client/server programming and Rapid Application Development accessible to every reader who needs to master these skills. The CD includes the full source code and compiled executables of all of the examples in the book.

If you're looking to capitalize on the powerful capabilities of Delphi 8, this is your essential resource. Named "Best Book" by Delphi Informant magazine, its practical, tutorial-based coverage helps you develop key skills, solve tough problems, and build functionality in your applications.