Delphi 2.0 has gotten smarter, instead of stopping immediately when finding a syntax error, the compiler reports multiple errors simultaneously. The compiler will also warn about code that may be syntactically correct but is logically suspect. It will point out variables that are declared but never used. One suggestion for getting a very fast start with Delphi is the Delphi 2 tutor by Que. The CD-ROM talks to you while showing you a film clip associated with the text.
Additional information is presented in the written version.
Each lesson is about fifteen pages long on average and can be read in about an hour. The CD-ROM has ten or more video clips with each lesson and ends with a quiz. You will need to follow with more detailed study if you wish to write complex programs. Borland offers three different versions of Delphi 2.0 intended for different programming needs. The first is Delphi Desktop for students and individual programmers.