Delphi Programming with COM and ActiveX (Programming Series) at Dominant Systems Book Store

Written for Delphi developers and programmers who need to incorporate automation elements and other COM objects into their applications, this book teaches how to use the often-overlooked programming tools of Delphi to create powerful commercial products. It begins by discussing the Delphi integrated development environment, the user interface, and the principles of object-oriented programming. It then moves on to more complex topics such as VCL Delphi libraries, creating components, and creating simple COM objects, servers, and automation dispatchers. There is also information on how to use ActiveX controls in applications and how to create an ActiveX control from VCL Delphi components and forms.

Key Features
* Teaches developers how to create commercial quality applications with Delphi
* Compatible with Delphi 6
* Provides detailed coverage of VCL Delphi libraries, using ActiveX controls and COM objects
* Covers the Delphi integrated development environment, from the user interface to more sophisticated object-oriented programming principles
* Includes a thorough discussion of basic types and architecture of components, followed by methods to create your own Delphi components
* Contains a comprehensive list of WIN32 API error messages with value numbers and complete descriptions of the problem
* Provides schematics and source code for numerous projects discussed in the book

Customer Reviews & Comments
***A V O I D *** T H I S *** B O O K !!! In short, if you are serious about COM and ActiveX, or if you want to know in-depth detail info on COM or ActiveX in the context of Delphi, this book IS USELESS. The coverages on COM and ActiveX are, in my opinion, VERY VERY BASIC, NOT EVEN CLOSE. There are total of 14 chapters, and the first 8 chapters, roughly 190 page, have little or nothing to do with COM and ActiveX. The author wasted 8 chapters in topics like Using Object Pascal and VCL to Develop Windows Applications, Exceptions and Interfaces in Delphi, Threading in Windows Applications, Working with Packages and components, Win32 API, Basic VCL Elements, Intoduction to Component Building, and Building Components. MOST OF THESE INFORMATION YOU CAN FIND IN THE DELPHI ON-LINE HELP. Then, in the next 6 chapters, a total of 85 pages, the author went into COM Basics, Creating a Simple COM Object, Automation Servers, Using ActiveX Controls in Delphi, Creating ActiveX Controls, and Creating MTS Components. Don't be fooled by the titles of these chapters, you can find better information some where else, such as the Borland Delphi On-Line Help or other Delphi COM programming books. .... Though, a little bit out-dated, the Delphi COM Programming is, in my opinion, the best coverage on COM subject in the context of Delphi. ***A V O I D *** T H I S *** B O O K !!!

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