A professional software developer and consultant introduces Pascal to the beginning programmer. The book features day-by-day lessons and clear syntax examples of everyday programming. Includes week-at-a-glance and week-in-review sections. All code listings include output and analysis. The book shows users how to implement the latest Pascal enhancements.

Coverage is given of Delphi 4's new features with a focus on enabling applications for Internets and Intranets, client/server environments, and basic component creation. The tutorial uses the effective 21-day teaching tool to walk a new programmer through component construction and programming in Delphi.

Delphi programming techniques are presented in a logical and easy-to-follow sequence that helps the reader really understand the principles involved in developing programs. Topics covered include Delphi development tools, branching, looping, records, arrays, and much more.

Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 21 Days, Fourth Editionprovides a sold foundation in understanding the fundamentals of SQL (Structured Query Language). SQL is the query language used by relational databases such a Oracle, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft SQL Server. The new edition covers object-oriented programming with SQL, ODBC, JDBC, embedded SQL, accessing remote databases, and constructs. All new examples based on an open source database such as MySQL enhance this new edition by making the examples readily useable for readers.

IntraBuilder is Borland's newest product targeting the burgeoning Web database application development market. IntraBuilder also includes Netscape Navigator Gold and Netscape FastTrack Server free. The CD includes source code and example programs from the book.