Choosing a Database Access Layer in Delphi: FireDAC vs. dbExpress
A technical decision guide for Delphi developers comparing FireDAC and dbExpress for database access, focusing on features, deployment, and modern compatibility.
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delphiSpeeding Up Bulk Data Loads in RAD Studio with FireDAC Array DML
Learn how FireDAC Array DML in RAD Studio reduces round‑trips and speeds up bulk inserts, updates, and deletes, with a concrete CSV‑to‑SQL Server example and guidance on transaction handling and limits.
One Codebase for Desktop and Mobile in Rad Studio with FMX and FireDAC
Keep business logic in shared FireDAC DataModules and UI in FireMonkey FMX, with platform style hooks. Use LiveBindings and IFDEFs to isolate variance for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
radstudioImproving Delphi Database Access with FireDAC Connection Pooling
Learn how to enable and tune FireDAC’s built‑in connection pooling to cut latency and avoid exhausting database connections.
FireDAC Architecture in RAD Studio 10.4+: Connection Management and Operational Boundaries
An architectural guide to FireDAC in RAD Studio 10.4+, covering connection pooling, trust boundaries, failure modes, and operational verification for multi-DB apps.
FireDAC Prepared Statements: What TFDQuery.Prepared Actually Changes
TFDQuery.Prepared is a request to the driver, not a speed switch. Here is what it changes, where the gain is real, and how to confirm prepare/execute behavior.
Resolving FireDAC Connection Pool Exhaustion in RAD Studio
Diagnose and resolve EFDConnPoolException in RAD Studio. This guide covers identifying connection leaks, tuning MaxPoolSize, and using FireDAC tracing to stop pool exhaustion.
Connecting a VCL Application to SQL Server Using FireDAC in RAD Studio
Learn how to link a VCL form to SQL Server with FireDAC, run a parameterized query, and show results in a grid while handling errors and cleaning up resources.
Optimizing Large Dataset Retrieval with FireDAC TFDQuery Pagination
Learn how to use FireDAC's TFDQuery FetchOptions to implement on-demand pagination, reducing memory overhead and preventing application crashes when handling large datasets in RAD Studio.