A customer recently inquired whether FireDAC could be used to connect to a database via an SSH tunnel. Of course, the short answer is yes. But first, let’s define an SSH tunnel and how it can be easily accomplished with Delphi and FireDAC.
SSH Tunnels
Secure Shell (ssh) is a standard tool that comes with most “network” operating systems, such as Windows. Linux, UNIX, macOS, and…
Last few years, there is a rise in open-source Delphi projects on GitHub. Many tech companies which utilize Delphi is publishing their code to GitHub to share their different solution for different problems in the software development business.
InstantObjects – this…
Object Relational Mapping is the idea of being able to write queries using the object-oriented paradigm in your preferred programming language. So this means we are trying to utilize our language to talk with the database instead of using SQL.
Why utilize ORM?
It…
Generate Powerful Reports Instantly With FastReport On Windows, macOS, And Linux
March 14, 2021
FastReport VCL & FMX – is an add-on component that allows your application to generate reports swiftly and efficiently. FastReport gives all the essential tools to develop reports, including a visual report designer, a reporting core, and a preview window. It can be utilized in the Delphi, C++Builder, and RAD Studio environments.
Moreover, the best thing is that now FastReport FMX…
Learn How Easy It Is To Map Dataset Columns With A Table Adapter In FireDAC For Delphi
March 6, 2021
TheCommandssample shows you how to set up column mappings.
Location
You can find theMappingColumnssample project at:
Start | Programs | Embarcadero RAD Studio Sydney | Samplesand then navigate to: Object PascalDatabaseFireDACSamplesDApt…
Quickly Embed Award-Winning Cross-Platform SQL Database: InterBase ToGo
February 26, 2021
RAD Studio has been popular with its database solutions for Delphi and C++ Builder. InterBase ToGo is a full-featured database in a library with no separate database server processing running. InterBase ToGo is perfect for Enterprises, ISVs, OEMs, and VARs who need to embed…
X-DBData is a VCL and FMX nonvisual component package that helps users bridge between Delphi’s data-aware and non-data-aware components.
There are two paradigms within the Delphi IDE.
FeatureNon-Data-Aware Edit ComponentsData-Aware Edit ComponentsData ManipulationManual – using .Text, .Caption, .Value propertiesAutomatic field-linking via Field and DataSource propertiesData…
Have you ever thought about creating a data report by writing just one line of code? One of the best third party components can do that! This is really amazing.
PrintDAT by Grebar Systems Inc. offers you to make TDBrid, TStringGrid, TListbox, TTable, TQuery, TDataset…
Flexible InterBase AdminUtility Sample Tours You Through Powerful InterBase Features
February 11, 2021
The sample also admits authentication.
Apart from the parameters to connect to an InterBase server, the sample has four tabs to perform administrative tasks:
Server UsersTab:
ClickRefresh Usersto get all the users from the InterBase…
High-Performance Visual And Non-visual Custom DataBase Grid Components Are Great For Windows Apps
February 11, 2021
Thousands of Delphi and C++ Builder developers loveEhlibcomponents. BecauseEhlibcontains productive components and classes which are very helpful to make great client part of the database applications with Delphi and C++ Builder.
The most complex component is TDBGridEh which offers all functionality of TDBGrid component and adds dozens of new features, for…
