Mastering Delphi 5

• Master 32-bit controls, multithreading, OLE automation, and
  the Registry
  
• Make best use of Object Pascal's classes, objects, units,
  methods, and interfaces
  
• Create ActiveX and Web server applications
  
• Build custom Delphi components
  
• Create advanced database applications
  
• Develop powerful client-server and three-tiered applications
  
• Enable efficient access to information with ADO
  
• Develop high-performance turnkey systems with InterBase
  Express
  
• Use MIDAS for more scalable Internet applications
  
• Learn how the Borland Translation Suite can help you localize
  or internationalize your product

Table of contents

Part I:
Delphi and Object Pascal

Chapter 1:
The Delphi 5 Integrated Development Environment

Chapter 2:
Object-Oriented Programming in Delphi

Chapter 3:
Advanced Object Pascal

Chapter 4:
VCL Programming Techniques

Part II:
Using Components

Chapter 5:
Advanced Use of the Standard Components

Chapter 6:
Forms, Windows, and Applications

Chapter 7:
Building a User Interface

Chapter 8:
Using Multiple Forms

Part III:
Writing Database Applications

Chapter 9:
Building Database Applications

Chapter 10:
Advanced Database Access

Chapter 11:
Client/Server Programming

Chapter 12:
Using ADO

Part IV:
Components and Libraries

Chapter 13:
Creating Components

Chapter 14:
Dynamic Link Libraries and Packages

Chapter 15:
COM Programming

Chapter 16:
Automation and ActiveX

Part V:
Real World Techniques

Chapter 17:
Multitasking, Multithreading, and Synchronization

Chapter 18:
Debugging Delphi Programs

Chapter 19:
More Delphi Techniques

Chapter 20:
Internet Programming

Chapter 21:
Multitier Database Applications

Index