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We have compiled a list of useful Delphi books for you. Note that we keep screening this list to only keep the recommended books. We also list recently announced and not yet published books. Any comments, positive or negative, on any of the books are welcome. If you know a good book that is not in this list, please write to us giving the details.

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  Delphi Developer's Guide to Xml
by Keith Wood

Designed for the Delphi developer who wants to learn about XML, Delphi Developer’s Guide to XML covers all aspects of utilizing the power of XML through the Delphi environment. This book provides a solid introduction to the technologies that make up XML and its related specifications. In-depth coverage of the Document Object Model (DOM) includes investigation of the basic specification and three implementations: Microsoft’s DOM, CUESoft’s DOM, and Open XML’s DOM.

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Book Cover The Tomes of Delphi: Algorithms and Data Structures
by Julian Bucknall

"A must-have book on algorithms!"

Delphi developer Julian Bucknall provides fellow developers a comprehensive overview of using algorithms and data structures from a practical perspective.

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Book Cover Mastering Delphi 6
by Marco Cantu

"Excellent, like its previous editions."

This update of our award-winning book is a must for every Delphi programmer. --Includes all updated applications, plus an in-depth discussion of COM, Corba, and ActiveX. --Excellent for all levels of Delphi knowledge; beginner to experienced programmer. Learn to stretch Delphi to the limit!

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Book Cover Delphi 6 Developer's Guide (With CD-ROM)
by Xavier Pacheco, Steve Teixeira, David Intersimone

Borland Delphi 6 Developer's Guide is a new edition of the #1 best-selling Delphi book by authors Steve Teixeira and Xavier Pacheco. Steve and Xavier are of the winners of the Delphi Informant Reader's Choice Award for both Delphi 4 Developer's Guide and Delphi 5 Developer's Guide.

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Book Cover Kylix 2 Development (With CD-ROM)
by Eric Whipple and Rick Ross with Nick Hodges

From its simple beginnings, Linux has emerged as a powerful server operating system with a remarkable desktop environment and user interface. With Kylix, Linux developers now have a rapid application development tool for generating applications. Kylix 2 Development covers a wide range of topics from the simplest of client/server programs to the intricacies of writing complex multithreaded and multiprocess applications, including object-oriented programming, CLX components, dbExpress, DataCLX, WebSnap, Web Services, NetCLX, and CORBA.

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Book Cover Kylix Power Solutions
by Don Taylor, Jim Mischel, Tim Gentry

"Impressive! (if you want linux-specific low level operating system solutions)"

Kylix will be the first proven, widely available RAD system for Linux. Packed with programming solutions, Kylix Power Solutions with Don Taylor, Jim Mischel, and Tim Gentry focuses on solutions to specific Kylix programming challenges and objectives that arise when moving from Windows to a Linux operating environment. Written by Kylix experts and respected software developers, this book provides readers with accurate, understandable, easy to use, and dependable programming approaches and solutions.

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Book Cover Delphi/Kylix Database Development DataCLX for Windows and Linux
by Eric Harmon

A thorough investigation of cross-platform database development using dbExpress will follow the introduction. Eric will cover topics ranging from setting up a database connection to single- and multi-tiered database applications. Along the way, he will present code snippets and small sample applications to illustrate the points being made. Also, a complete database application will be presented which will compile and run under either Delphi or Kylix, and will contain such discussed features as disconnected datasets.

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Book Cover The Tomes of Kylix: The Linux API (With CD-ROM)
by Glenn Thomas Stephens

From its simple beginnings, Linux has emerged as a powerful server operating system with a remarkable desktop environment and user interface. Now, with Kylix, Linux developers have a powerful rapid application development tool for generating client-side applications. The Tomes of Kylix: The Linux API guides developers through the fundamental Linux system function calls and programming interfaces, covering the core aspects of Linux development from file processing and interprocess communication to threading issues and sockets. Each chapter focuses on a key Linux technology and provides an extensive reference to the relevant functions, along with a demonstration application. The Tomes of Kylix: The Linux API gives Kylix and Delphi developers an edge in creating robust real-time Linux applications.

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Book Cover Kylix Developers Guide (With CD-ROM)
by Charles Calvert, Marjorie Calvert, John Kaster, Bob Swart, David Intersimone

Delphi for Linux (Kylix) Development includes three main themes. First, the book recognized that much of its audience will be Windows developers who need to understand basic Linux development strategies, so there will be information throughout the book offering insight on how to leverage Windows development knowledge to the Linux platform. There will be significant coverage of the tools and features of the Kylix environment, but the book assumes that readers will be familiar with RAD development tools generally. Finally, there is extensive coverage of how to apply the CLX library in building solid applications. The book will also discuss cross-platform development strategies.

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Book Cover KYLIX: The Professional Developer's Guide and Reference
by Jon Shemitz

"A high quality book!"

This book serves as a comprehensive resource on all aspects of creating powerful Linux applications using this new development environment. Author, Jon Shemitz, prefaces the core Kylix material with an accelerated introduction to Object Pascal. His approach is sure to attract both novices interested in attaining a thorough understanding of rapid and maintainable development with Kylix, and Delphi experts looking for an accurate, cogent, and coherent reference to the sister-version of the popular Windows development software.

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Book Cover Delphi in a Nutshell : A Desktop Quick Reference (In a Nutshell)
by Lischner

"This is no ordinary book. Mr. Lischner has a thorough knowledge of Delphi internals as evident from his previous books."

This is a great desktop reference, describing all the core classes and methods along with expert tips and tricks. If you want to update your knowledge of Object Pascal in the minutest detail, this is the book for you. You will learn proper designing techniques for the classes, their properties, constructors and destructors.

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Not yet published Web Programming with Delphi
by Andrew Wozniewicz

Recently announced. Not yet published.

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Book Cover Borland Delphi 5 Developers guide
by Steve Teixeira, Xavier Pacheco, David Intersimone

"A must-have book for the serious programmer"

This book is BIG--1500 pages! Eleven extra chapters are included in the accompanying CD-ROM. It is very thorough in its coverage of Win32 API, COM, ActiveX, ADO, "thin-clients" with MIDAS, WebBroker, etc. A wealth of information on web programming with Delphi is included that you may not find elsewhere.

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Note on the similar book for Delphi 4: If you want to take a look at the earlier version of this book for Delphi 4, please follow this link .
Book Cover Mastering Delphi 5
by Marco Cantu

"An acknowledged classic. Most Delphi programmers have at least one copy of the Mastering Delphi series whether it is for Delphi 3, 4 or 5."

This book is big--1100 pages! Recommended for beginning Delphi programmers. If you have a previous edition of this book, please follow the "More Information" link to see what is covered extra in this edition. This will help you decide whether you want to buy it.

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Note on the similar book for Delphi 4: If you want to take a look at the earlier version of this book for Delphi 4, please follow this link .
Book Cover Delphi COM Programming
by Eric Harmon

"The only book devoted to COM programming with Delphi"

If you were always intrigued by COM/DCOM programming and wanted a good introduction to it from a Delphi programmer's point of view, buy this book. You won't be disappointed.

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Book Cover Hidden Paths of Delphi 3 : Experts, Wizards and the Open Tools API
by Lischner, Ray / Thorpe, Danny

"The only book on this subject"

Although it is old and refers to Delphi 3, it is the only book that explains Delphi's Open Tools API in detail. If you are an advanced programmer who wants to build tools and experts to extend the Delphi IDE, this book is for you. It is still relevant and will help you understand the Open Tools API.

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Book Cover Advanced Delphi Developer's Guide to ADO
by Alex Fedorov, Natalia Elmanova

"Seems to be the only book devoted to ADO programming with Delphi"

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Book Cover Delphi Developer's Guide to OpenGL
by Jon Jacobs

"The one and only book on OpenGL for Delphi programmers"

A good introductory coverage of OpenGL graphics programming with practical examples and source code. Also discusses the user's interaction with OpenGL objects.

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Book Cover Discover Delphi : Programming Principles Explained
by Williams, Shirley / Walmsey, Susan

"Another good book for beginners"

Contains lots of screen shots and working examples.

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Book Cover Developer's Guide to Delphi Troubleshooting
by Clay Shannon

"The only book solely devoted to bug hunting"

A good reference for debugging.

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Book Cover Charlie Calvert's Delphi 4 Unleashed
by Charlie Calvert

"One of the best books for intermediate and advanced programmers"

A good reference book, covering such topics as building and integrating components with Java, Active X, etc, Internet and Intranet applications and enabling, Delphi's Multi-tier Distributed Applications Services Suite (MIDAS), Client/server architecture and enterprise wide development,...

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Book Cover Delphi 3: User Interface Design
by Kovach, Warren / Dubois, Ludovic

"Guidelines for good user interface design"

The title of this good book might be misleading. Although, it is for Delphi 3, the principles outlined in this book may apply to all user interface design in modern Windows applications. The book also discusses internationalizing your applications.

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Book Cover Ready-to-Run Delphi 3.0 Algorithms
by Rod Stephens, Kenneth R. Stephens

"Good book on the classic data structures"

Another good book whose title is misleading. Although, it is for Delphi 3, the data structures programmed in this book may be useful for any software development using Delphi. This book is good for those who need references and sample code for the commonly used data structures: lists, stacks, queues, binary searches, etc. The coverage on the search algorithms is exhaustive!

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Book Cover Delphi Developer's Handbook
by Cantu, Marco / Gooch, Tim / Lam, John

"A good companion to Mastering series"

This book is for intermediate programmers who may have finished reading the Mastering Delphi book by Marco Cantu. Although old, it still contains good examples of some advanced topics referred to in the original Mastering book.

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Book Cover Delphi 4 Bible
by Tom Swan

"Good for beginners"

In addition to the material for beginning programmers, it also includes discussion of client/server programming with corporate databases. The charting and reporting features of Delphi are also discussed thoroughly.

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Book Cover Sams Teach Yourself Borland Delphi 4 in 21 Days
by Kent Reisdorph

"Another good beginner's book"

This book presents the least amount of material to cover for the beginning Delphi programmers.

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Note: Any comments, positive or negative, on any of the books are welcome. If you know a good book that is not in this list, please write to us giving the details.


 
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