Now in its 10th version, Delphi provides users with four programming languages: C++ and Delphi for Win32 for building Windows applications, and C# and Delphi for .NET for building applications that target the .NET platform. Inside Delphi 2006 demonstrates how to use all of these languages. Topics include the foundations of Delphi, VCL framework programming, and .NET programming.

Learn how to:

• Create applications using Delphi, C++, and C#.
• Design user interfaces using actions and other VCL components.
• Create, handle, and raise exceptions.
• Customize and create components.
• Use the refactoring commands to restructure your source code.
• Build lightweight database applications using the TClientDataSet component.
• Reuse common routines by creating dynamic link libraries.
• Produce graphic output with GDI and GDI+, and process images.
• Print documents or store them as PDFs.

The companion CD contains the code and compiled executables for every example in the book, along with two tools that help you view the contents of the CD.

Delphi Takes a Great Leap Forward; It’s Time for You to Do the Same

The latest release of Borland’s Delphi is a major overhaul, featuring a brand-new IDE for both Win32 and .NET development and tons of other improvements. Mastering Borland Delphi 2005 is the best way to get up to speed, whether you’re starting from scratch or have experience with an earlier version. Written by an award-winning and internationally known Delphi expert, this book shows you how to capitalize on Delphi’s many advantages–including its clean language, speed of development, portability, and an active community that has produced hundreds of third-party tools.

Coverage Includes
* Writing code using the Delphi language
* Navigating the Delphi 2005 IDE
* Understanding the relationship between Delphi and Microsoft’s .NET Framework
* Tapping Delphi’s database support
* Using ADO.NET and the Borland Data Providers
* Developing multi-tiered applications on Win32 and .NET platforms
* Writing applications that will be portable from Win32 to .NET
* Using Indy for sockets programming
* Understanding your web development options with Delphi, including WebBroker, WebSnap, IntraWeb, and ASP.NET
* Taking advantage of Delphi’s XML and web services support
* Using the ECO framework for Model-Driven Architecture

Detailed Coverage of the Delphi Language, from an OOP Perspective

In-depth Instruction in Win32 and .NET Development Using the New IDE

Learn How Much You Can Accomplish with the Combined Borland and .NET Libraries

See Why Delphi Is Now an Even Better Choice for Internet Development

Master Delphi’s Many New Capabilities, Including Refactoring, Unit Testing, Database Management, and More

.NET 2.0 for Delphi Programmers explores .NET from a Delphi programmer’s viewpoint, and it is ideal for Delphi programmers moving to .NET. It presents the core concepts of the .NET world in terms you are familiar with. This book will help you with Delphi for .NET as well as C#.

Apress publishes migration books for both VB 6 and C++ programmers moving to .NET. Consider this the Delphi installment of Apress migration books! There is ample coverage of C# as well as Delphi for .NET inside this newest addition.