How to access databases from within Delphi XE professional IDE?

Delphi 3 Professional provided BDE and drivers for file-based databases and Interbase. One level up (Enterprise?*) they provided BDE drivers for typical client-server database access: SQL Server, Sybase, Interbase, Oracle,… (and native drivers for Interbase) Another level up (Architect?*) introduced multi-tier development with Midas.

Can you use ibdac to develop for Delphi?

IBDAC doesn’t limit your choice of the development platform. Now you can develop for 32-bit and 64-bit platforms with Delphi and Lazarus (and FPC).

Is there a cross platform solution for ibdac?

IBDAC is a cross-platform solution for developing applications using various IDEs: RAD Studio, Delphi, C++Builder, Lazarus (and FPC) on Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and FreeBSD for both x86 and x64 platforms.

Is there a Firebird driver for Delphi professional?

Delphi Professional does not support Firebird with the native dbExpress drivers that come with Delphi. You need the Enterprise or Architect version of Delphi in order for the native firebird dbExpress driver to work. I have Delphi 2010 Professional.

How are data modules used in Delphi programming?

Data module can hold sets of actions inside relevant container (like TActionManager) or other bussines actions and rules. Also TDataModule class can contain shared methods, fields and properties used in many other modules. Data modules make code maintenance easier. A TWebModule is descendant of TDataMoule and is used for designing web application.

What do you need to know about Delphi software?

Delphi includes hundreds of components for everything from creating user interfaces to database connectivity, making it fast and easy to build connected business applications for desktop and mobile platforms.

What are the features of the Delphi IDE?

Delphi’s collaboration and version control features will help you create better products faster, both as an independent developer or as part of a team. Code Collaboration drives deeper code understanding, better testing, and better products.