Choosing the right database solution can significantly impact the efficiency, security, and scalability of your applications. In his recent “30 For 30” webinar series marking Delphi’s 30th anniversary, Embarcadero Developer Advocate Ian Barker dedicated several webinars to database technologies, including Embarcadero’s own InterBase. And with InterBase 2020 Update 7 released in early May, there’s all the more reason to find out exactly what you can accomplish with InterBase in your applications’ data setup.
From its array of features creating a modern alternative to traditional databases like SQLite, its zero-configuration design and top-grade security to its patented Change Views for seamless data synchronization, InterBase stands out as a versatile choice for embedded and client-server applications.
RAD Server also gets a dedicated webinar as a robust middleware platform, along with Delphi’s FireDAC framework for unparalleled database connectivity.
Whether you’re a developer evaluating database options or seeking to modernize your tech stack, these resources offer practical insights, live demos, and expert recommendations to guide your decision-making process.
Dive in to discover how these tools can elevate your projects.
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Why You Should Drop SQLite And Use InterBase Today
This webinar discusses the advantages of Interbase, highlighting its features like high security, zero administration, and scalability across various configurations, from embedded to client-server. A particularly important feature is Change Views, a patented technology that enables efficient and secure detection of data changes, which is highly beneficial for mobile applications.
Host Ian Barker also stresses Interbase’s strong suitability for contemporary application development, especially given its robust support for mobile platforms and data synchronization needs. He also highlights the benefits of using Interbase over SQLite, especially for mobile app development.
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This Database is so Indestructible it’s Used in Blackbox Fight Recorders!
In this webinar, Ian Barker discusses various aspects of database management and connectivity within RAD Studio and Delphi. The main focus of the webinar is databases, covering various types like network/cloud databases (MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and local/embedded databases (NexusDB, Absolute Database, InterBase). He emphasizes Delphi’s strong database connectivity capabilities, primarily through FireDAC. He also gives a live demo showing how to connect to multiple databases (MySQL and InterBase) simultaneously within a single Delphi application, dynamically switching between them in a grid.
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The Best Embedded Database for Your Mobile Apps is Free
This webinar is focused on embedded databases for mobile applications, specifically Interbase as a free and powerful option. Host Ian Barker discusses the strengths of Delphi in database connectivity, a feature it has excelled at since its inception 30 years ago. He compares Interbase with SQL Lite, noting Interbase’s advantages in areas like encryption and user authentication, which are offered for free on mobile platforms. The webinar includes live demos showing how to connect to Interbase using both Interbase Express components and FireDAC, and how to embed the database into mobile apps for Android and iOS.
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BONUS 1: RAD Server – The Super-Stable Easy Middleware You Never Knew You Needed
In this webinar, Ian Barker introduces RAD Server, a middleware platform for Delphi and C++ Builder applications. He explains its features, including REST and JSON support, custom data serving, and database connectivity. Barker demonstrates creating a RAD Server package, setting up endpoints, and using the built-in Swagger documentation for API testing. He also shows how to connect RAD Server to a database and serve data through API calls. Barker highlights the ease of use and power of RAD Server for building scalable web services and APIs, also noting that RAD Server is powerful and easy to get started with, enabling developers to quickly create robust middleware solutions.
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BONUS 2: How to Work With Any Database and do it Properly | Ian Barker
In this webinar, Ian Barker explains how to work with databases using RAD Studio, Delphi, and C++ Builder. RAD Studio, especially with FireDAC, connects to various databases like SQLite, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. Key components include connection, table/query, and data source. Using a Data Module improves code organization, and SQL knowledge is essential. Middleware options like RAD Server and DataSnap exist for indirect access. The session also includes a live demo connecting to an SQLite database.
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