Key Application Types

This section describes some of the most popular application types (Metropolis UI, database, DataSnap, COM, VCL, 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 Database Applications
• Developing DataSnap Applications
• Developing EMS, Cloud, and REST Applications
• Developing Interoperable Applications Using COM
• Developing Applications with VCL Components
• Developing Web Services
• Developing Metropolis UI Applications

See Also

• Multi-Device Applications Index
• FireDAC

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

• Developing Database Applications
• Developing COM-based Applications
• Internet Applications: Using Web Broker or Web Services
• Creating Multi-Tiered Applications Index
• FireMonkey Application Platform (Multi-Device)