Become a developer superhero and build stunning cross-platform apps with Delphi

About This Book

A one-stop guide on Delphi to help you build cross-platform appsThis book covers important concepts such as the FireMonkey library, shows you how to interact with the Internet of Things, and enables you to integrate with Cloud servicesThe code is explained in detail with observations on how to create native apps for Ios and Android with a single code base

Who This Book Is For

If you want to create stunning applications for mobile, desktop, the cloud, and the Internet of Things, then this book is for you. This book is for developers who would like to build native cross-platform apps with a single codebase for iOS and Android. A basic knowledge of Delphi is assumed, although we do cover a primer on the language.

What You Will Learn

Understand the basics of Delphi and the FireMonkey application platform as well as the specifics of Android and iOS platformsComplete complex apps quickly with access to platform features and APIs using a single, easy-to-maintain code baseWork with local data sources, including embedded SQL databases, REST servers, and Backend-as-a-Service providersTake full advantage of mobile hardware capabilities by working with sensors and Internet of Things gadgets and devicesIntegrate with cloud services and data using REST APIs and scalable multi-tier frameworks for outstanding multi-user and social experienceArchitect and deploy powerful mobile back-end services and get super-productive by leveraging Delphi IDE agile functionalityGet to know the best practices for writing a high-quality, reliable, and maintainable codebase in the Delphi Object Pascal language

In Detail

Delphi is the most powerful Object Pascal IDE and component library for cross-platform native app development. It enables building natively compiled, blazingly fast apps for all major platforms including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux.

If you want to build server-side applications, create web services, and have clear GUIs for your project, then this book is for you.

The book begins with a basic primer on Delphi helping you get accustomed to the IDE and the Object Pascal language and will then quickly move on to advanced-level concepts. Through this book, we''ll help you understand the architecture of applications and will teach you the important concepts of the FireMonkey library, show you how to build server-side services, and enable you to interact with the Internet of Things. Towards the end, you will learn to integrate your app with various web services and deploy them.

By the end of the book, you will be able to build powerful, cross-platform, native apps for iOS and Android with a single code base.

Style and approach

This book will help you build cross-platform mobile apps with Delphi using a step-by-step approach.

Harness the power of the Delphi IDE and programming language, coupled with the FireMonkey library, to develop modern desktop and mobile apps with high speed and natively compiled efficiency from a single source code baseKey FeaturesUnderstand the fundamentals of Delphi for building multi-device applicationsBuild desktop and mobile apps with the help of extensive examples that guide you through each stepApply advanced features, such as parallel programming and multi-tier full-stack solutions, based on web connectivityPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionMaster Delphi, the most powerful Object Pascal IDE and versatile component library for cross-platform native app development, by harnessing its capabilities for building natively compiled, blazingly fast apps for all major platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux.Expert Delphi begins with a quick overview of Delphi, helping you get acquainted with the IDE and the Object Pascal language. The book then quickly progresses to more advanced concepts, followed by the architecture of applications and the FireMonkey library, guiding you through building server-side services, parallel programming, and database access. Toward the end, you’ll learn how to integrate your app with various web services and deploy them effectively.By the end of this book, you’ll be adept at building powerful, cross-platform, native apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS—all from a single code base.What you will learnConfigure the Delphi IDE for mobile development, use Object Pascal, and build appsManage core Delphi technologies, including parallel programming, JSON, XML, and FireMonkeyExplore FireMonkey 3D features, UI styles, and mobile OS integration to build powerful appsExtend your apps to desktop using the same source code and set of technologies to expand opportunitiesBuild web services integrate them with your UI for a holistic developer experienceDeploy apps to devices and online stores, streamlining distribution and facilitating monetizationWho this book is forIf you’re a Delphi developer exclusively versed in Windows applications and aspire to venture into mobile platforms, this book will pave the way for you to become an expert in this space. It serves as a guide for mobile developers or developers in general, proficient in other programming languages and frameworks, to harness the productivity that Delphi and FireMonkey offer.

Become a developer superhero and build stunning cross-platform apps with Delphi

About This Book

A one-stop guide on Delphi to help you build cross-platform appsThis book covers important concepts such as the FireMonkey library, shows you how to interact with the Internet of Things, and enables you to integrate with Cloud servicesThe code is explained in detail with observations on how to create native apps for Ios and Android with a single code base

Who This Book Is For

If you want to create stunning applications for mobile, desktop, the cloud, and the Internet of Things, then this book is for you. This book is for developers who would like to build native cross-platform apps with a single codebase for iOS and Android. A basic knowledge of Delphi is assumed, although we do cover a primer on the language.

What You Will Learn

Understand the basics of Delphi and the FireMonkey application platform as well as the specifics of Android and iOS platformsComplete complex apps quickly with access to platform features and APIs using a single, easy-to-maintain code baseWork with local data sources, including embedded SQL databases, REST servers, and Backend-as-a-Service providersTake full advantage of mobile hardware capabilities by working with sensors and Internet of Things gadgets and devicesIntegrate with cloud services and data using REST APIs and scalable multi-tier frameworks for outstanding multi-user and social experienceArchitect and deploy powerful mobile back-end services and get super-productive by leveraging Delphi IDE agile functionalityGet to know the best practices for writing a high-quality, reliable, and maintainable codebase in the Delphi Object Pascal language

In Detail

Delphi is the most powerful Object Pascal IDE and component library for cross-platform native app development. It enables building natively compiled, blazingly fast apps for all major platforms including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux.

If you want to build server-side applications, create web services, and have clear GUIs for your project, then this book is for you.

The book begins with a basic primer on Delphi helping you get accustomed to the IDE and the Object Pascal language and will then quickly move on to advanced-level concepts. Through this book, we''ll help you understand the architecture of applications and will teach you the important concepts of the FireMonkey library, show you how to build server-side services, and enable you to interact with the Internet of Things. Towards the end, you will learn to integrate your app with various web services and deploy them.

By the end of the book, you will be able to build powerful, cross-platform, native apps for iOS and Android with a single code base.

Style and approach

This book will help you build cross-platform mobile apps with Delphi using a step-by-step approach.

Harness the power of the Delphi IDE and programming language, coupled with the FireMonkey library, to develop modern desktop and mobile apps with high speed and natively compiled efficiency from a single source code baseKey FeaturesUnderstand the fundamentals of Delphi for building multi-device applicationsBuild desktop and mobile apps with the help of extensive examples that guide you through each stepApply advanced features, such as parallel programming and multi-tier full-stack solutions, based on web connectivityPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionMaster Delphi, the most powerful Object Pascal IDE and versatile component library for cross-platform native app development, by harnessing its capabilities for building natively compiled, blazingly fast apps for all major platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux.Expert Delphi begins with a quick overview of Delphi, helping you get acquainted with the IDE and the Object Pascal language. The book then quickly progresses to more advanced concepts, followed by the architecture of applications and the FireMonkey library, guiding you through building server-side services, parallel programming, and database access. Toward the end, you’ll learn how to integrate your app with various web services and deploy them effectively.By the end of this book, you’ll be adept at building powerful, cross-platform, native apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS—all from a single code base.What you will learnConfigure the Delphi IDE for mobile development, use Object Pascal, and build appsManage core Delphi technologies, including parallel programming, JSON, XML, and FireMonkeyExplore FireMonkey 3D features, UI styles, and mobile OS integration to build powerful appsExtend your apps to desktop using the same source code and set of technologies to expand opportunitiesBuild web services integrate them with your UI for a holistic developer experienceDeploy apps to devices and online stores, streamlining distribution and facilitating monetizationWho this book is forIf you’re a Delphi developer exclusively versed in Windows applications and aspire to venture into mobile platforms, this book will pave the way for you to become an expert in this space. It serves as a guide for mobile developers or developers in general, proficient in other programming languages and frameworks, to harness the productivity that Delphi and FireMonkey offer.