Key Application Types

This section describes some of the most popular application types (Metropolis UI, database, DataSnap, COM, VCL, WebSnap, and Web Services), and describes basic tasks for developing several of these application types. For example, there are many procedure topics for VCL applications in this section.

Developing Windows Applications: Introductory Topics

• Windows Overview
• Developing a Windows Application

Key Application Types

• Developing Metropolis UI Applications
• Developing Database Applications
• Developing DataSnap Applications
• Developing Cloud Applications
• Developing Interoperable Applications Using COM
• Developing Applications with VCL Components
• Developing Web Applications with WebSnap
• Developing Web Services

See Also

For more information about developing the following types of applications, see the appropriate sections in the Win32 Developer's Guide:

• Developing Database Applications
• Developing COM-based Applications
• Internet Applications: Using Web Broker, Web Services, or WebSnap
• Creating multi-tiered applications Index
• FireMonkey Application Platform