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Developing client applications using RESTful master-detail data with TRESTResponseDataSetAdapter

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December 24, 2019
This is part 3 in my series of developing an REST server and client application and will focus around using the TRESTResponseDataSetAdapter. In my last two posts, we have created a REST server with a fully documented API using YAML, and exposed 3 datasets with master detail relationships over REST using zero lines of code. If you have not read and watch the videos. I would suggest…
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Master Detail data in RAD Server using TEMSDataSetResource

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December 4, 2019
Master Detail data in RAD Server The TEMSDataSetResource is a very powerful component that enables rapid development of full document REST API’s for TDataSet using RAD Server. Using TEMSDataSetResource, along with traditional master detail relationship configurations, it…
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Embedding Swagger UI into RAD Server

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December 3, 2019
This post is an update to the original post written previously showing Swagger UI being used with RAD Server,covering new features of RAD Server. Why Embed Swagger UI into RAD Server? Swagger UI (as previously discussed) is a great option for checking your…
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Opening a PDF on Android with Delphi

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August 3, 2018
Intents on Android using API 26 to open PDF documents. The Google Play store recently updated its requirements, so new apps were submitted with an API level of 26 as the target. While this was relatively simple to accomplish by updating the AndroidManifest.Template, the transition to the newer API altered the behavior of my application. I used to download a file to the CachePath and then share it…
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RAD Server and Enterprise Connectors

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June 22, 2017
Connected Systems Many years ago I was the lead developer for a software development company that was a market leader in the leisure industry. Back in the day, we were using Delphi 3 and then Delphi 5 to create the software. The software was a complete CRM that interfaced…
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RAD Server and Enterprise Connectors

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June 22, 2017
Connected Systems Many years ago I was the lead developer for a software development company that was a market leader in the leisure industry. Back in the day, we were using Delphi 3 and then Delphi 5 to create the software. The software was a complete CRM that interfaced…
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RAD Server and Enterprise Connectors

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June 22, 2017
Connected Systems Many years ago I was the lead developer for a software development company that was a market leader in the leisure industry. Back in the day, we were using Delphi 3 and then Delphi 5 to create the software. The software was a complete CRM that interfaced with access control systems, card readers, ran in multiple languages, and offered everything from reservation management to…
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Video: Adding InterBase 2017 ToGo to RAD Studio 10.2

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June 19, 2017
InterBase 2017 is now available for installation directly into RAD Studio via GetIt for use in Delphi and C++Builder applications across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and also for Linux. While a Linux InterBase Server Edition has been available for many years with InterBase…
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Video: Adding InterBase 2017 ToGo to RAD Studio 10.2

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June 19, 2017
InterBase 2017 is now available for installation directly into RAD Studio via GetIt for use in Delphi and C++Builder applications across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and also for Linux. While a Linux InterBase Server Edition has been available for many years with InterBase…
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A case when FreeAndNil is your enemy

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February 16, 2010
Author: Allen It seems that my previous post about FreeAndNil sparked a little controversy. Some of you jumped right on board and flat agreed with my assertion. Others took a very defensive approach. Still others, kept an “arms-length” view. Actually, the whole discussion in the comments was very enjoyable to read. There were some very excellent cases on both sides. Whether or not you…
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