Delphi 3 Superbible

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Summary: One of the worst Delphi books I have read
Review: Basically this is a printed version of Delphi on-line help system. You already have exactly this information (but more complete) if you have Delphi, and it is in more convenient format for reading and navigating there. Save your money and time.

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Summary: Multi-tier coverage
Review: I bought this book however, it has no coverage on any of the new components that are shipped with Delphi 3 C/S. No Coverage on RemoteServer, ClientDataSet, Provider or any of the new VCLs that you see under Win32 palette page. As far as database applications I see no help in using this book at all. Nevertheless is a good example how Borland should do their documentation

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Summary: Delphi 3 Super Bible - What the Borland Help File Should Be
Review: This book contains explanations and examples for every property, method, and event. Everythingis sorted by the parent class so if you are working with a component you can look it upand see an example of how to use every aspect of it. This book would have gotten a 10 but there are a few ommisions (some of which are addressed on the enclosed diskette) because it was written prior to the final release of the software. Even so it has answered most of my questions. Better than the help file.

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Summary: Covers VCL in depth, only scratches the surface of Delphi 3
Review: This book followed the proven Waite Group Layout and covered most of the old VCL components. However, if you are looking for the excellent reference most Waite Group Bibles provide don't look here. New VCLs, functions, and any useful information about Delphi specific messages and exceptions have been left out. This book is a waste of money for all but the beginner to Delphi

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Summary: One of the best books in Delphi!
Review: This book is just a poor replica of Delphi documentation. It just talks empty air. It leaves you where you are, without solving the problem or giving you a hint on how to solve it. Now it's a huge book with a great title, but that's just it. The only thing it has that might like you are tiny programs or fraction of code on how to use the components, but you can get better if you surf the internet or look into Delphi's examples in the help files. My suggestion is save your money, or invest it in a better book. I just wasted my money.