Borland C++ Builder
Borland C++ Builder is an advanced software development system from Borland. It brings together a powerful Integrated Development Environment, the component-oriented philosophy of Borland's award-winning Delphi language, and the industry standard object-orientation of C++. If you are a user of C++ Builder, you know what I mean - and here you will find many hints, tips, methods and philosophies that can help you in your development efforts.
If you are looking for general advice, take a look at Being A Better C++ Builder Developer (3/12/98) for a summary of principles I've derived over 20 years of professional software development.
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For specific tips and techniques, try...
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Projects which help you get started with C++ Builder
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The Basics |
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Large issues of using C++ Builder, like patterns and
styles of programming.
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Philosophy |
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Ways of programming for specific and general problems.
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Techniques and Patterns |
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Usage and derivation tips, like how to add a combo to
a string grid as its editor.
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Using Or Adapting Specific Components |
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Form inheritance, aggregate components, property editors,
and other advanced topics.
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Advanced Inheritance, Component, And Editor Issues |
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Multiple threads of execution, synchronization, interthread
communication.
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Threads |
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Databases and use of the Borland Database Engine
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Databases and BDE |
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Calling on the Windows API, DLLs, and using devices like
the serial ports.
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Windows API And Devices |
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Interfacing with MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes) and
other issues.
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Other Programming Libraries |
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How to work with imported ActiveX controls in C++ Builder.
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ActiveX In C++ Builder |
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DCOM, CORBA, and other ways to spread your system across
multiple processors in one or more tiers.
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Multi-tier And Distributed Systems |
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Things you should know that didn't need an entire article
to talk about.
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Quick Tips |
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Going up the ladder to a more recent C++ Builder version?
Here are some tips that can make the process easier.
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Upgrading |
Join the Borland C++Builder newsgroups for on-line interaction with the experts. Or visit the main Borland website for links to various other C++ Builder resources.
The Book
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Mark Cashman, creator of The Temporal Doorway, is one of the authors of the authoritative C++Builder 6 book. You can order the book through Amazon.com. |
Join The Ring!
Yes, there's a C++ Builder webring, created and maintained by Mark Cashman. If you have a website or a section of a website which is devoted to C++ Builder, commercial or non-commercial, I want to hear from you. Help me create a webring rich in code, advice, and products by becoming a member. It's easy, and I'll be glad to help you get started.
You can join directly by visiting the "Add Site" page, which will put your site in the pending queue. Keep in mind that you must have C++ Builder content, and you need to add the HTML to allow members to move along the ring directly to your registered page.
Thanks!
Travel The Ring!
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The Temporal Doorway is the home of the The C++ Builder Programmer's Ring - Try the next site in the ring... - Skip the next site in the ring... - Look over the next five sites in the ring... - Go to the previous site in the ring... - Skip the previous site in the ring... - Visit a random site in the ring... - Pick from a list of the sites in the ring... |