DataSnap

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DataSnap (Previously known as MIDAS) is a COM-based software technology that enables RAD creation of multi-tier database applications for the Win32 environment. DataSnap components approach allows CodeGear software development tools such as Delphi or C++ Builder to create Data Broker/Client applications with TCP/IP, DCOM, HTTP or even SOAP transport protocols.

Midas is the former name for this technology, that first appeared in Delphi version 3. It was replaced by DataSnap in version 6.