This book provides an advanced reference for Delphi developers migrating to Kylix for Linux application development. Written by an expert author team, it offers in-depth analysis of Kylix topics and immediate solutions for everyday programming tasks in the Coriolis Black Book style. The content covers the Kylix compiler, interface and variant handling, the Kylix RTL, and the CLX cross-platform class library, including its base, visual, database, and Internet classes. It also addresses Linux-specific programming challenges such as Qt calls and threading issues, targeting intermediate to advanced users with a solutions-oriented approach.

This book is positioned as a comprehensive, solutions-oriented resource for intermediate to advanced Delphi developers transitioning to Kylix for Linux development. Its structure, following the Coriolis Black Book style, suggests a focus on providing quick, practical answers to common programming challenges. The content is designed to familiarize users with Kylix concepts and then offer immediate solutions, differentiating it from more tutorial-focused books.