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Delphi GUI Programming with FireMonkey

You're reading from   Delphi GUI Programming with FireMonkey Unleash the full potential of the FMX framework to build exciting cross-platform apps with Embarcadero Delphi

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781788624176
Length 546 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (18) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Section 1: Delphi GUI Programming Frameworks
2. Introducing the FireMonkey Framework FREE CHAPTER 3. Exploring Similarities and Differences with VCL 4. Section 2: The FMX Framework in Depth
5. Mastering Basic Components 6. Discovering Lists and Advanced Components 7. Using FireDAC in FMX Applications 8. Implementing Data Binding 9. Understanding FMX Style Concept 10. Divide and Conquer with TFrameStand 11. Building Responsive UIs 12. Orchestrating Transitions and Animations 13. Section 3: Pushing to The Top: Advanced Topics
14. Building Responsive Applications 15. Exploring Cross-Platform Services 16. Learning about FMX 3D Capabilities 17. Other Books You May Enjoy

Understanding the anatomy of a style

So far, we have learned that FMX has the capability to apply different styles to the same application. A style is composed of a list of definitions (one for each UI element, that is, component) that are built as a composition of basic elements (like shapes or images) and/or other styled elements, making the whole mechanism really powerful and extensible.

If you are an experienced VCL developer, you can see the style definition as a sort of DFM file, where the structure of components is defined together with property values determining specific characteristics of each element. We never addressed the fact it is not trivial to provide a complete definition of the visual asset of a component.

This becomes even harder while keeping in consideration that this definition should be sophisticated enough to deliver a proper version of the component for each supported platform (up to five different platforms!) and considering all the surrounding difficulties...

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