What is the easiest/most effective way to learn Delphi?

Question

I am totally new to programming and I have chosen Delphi as the programming language that I would like to learn.

I basically want to build tools that will fill and submi

Answer 1

If you are looking to become an expert in Delphi, you will also need to become an expert in Windows...unless I misunderstand your intentions. Two great resources are:

• Windows via C/C++ by Jeffrey Richter of Wintellect

You'll have to convert samples to Delphi, but hey, that's great practice too.

• Windows Operating Systems Internals Curriculum by Mark Russinovich and Dave Solomon

As I mentioned in my other answer, check out Mark Russinovich's Windows Operating Systems Internals Curriculum which is offered for free. You will not only learn how Windows works, but it is a good "Operating Systems 101" type course.