Build a React Grid App with Functional Components

February 13, 2024
Leverage React's dynamic UI and Wijmo's connectivity and visualization capabilities to fetch data from SWAPI and display it in a FlexGrid.

Wijmo by MESCIUS is a comprehensive suite of JavaScript UI components and data grids designed for building modern, performant enterprise applications. It offers a rich library of customizable elements like charts, gauges, calendars, and grids, compatible with popular frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue. Wijmo boasts efficient data handling, accessibility features, and regular updates, making it a popular choice for developers seeking to enhance their web app's interactivity and visual appeal. Wijmo's FlexGrid component provides a JavaScript UI datagrid which includes built-in sorting, formatting, pagination, and flexible data binding.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Technical Engagement Engineer Andrew Peterson takes you through the process for building a React application to fetch and display data using the WijmoGrid Component. Steps include:

  • Setting up your React App
  • Installing Wijmo and Axios
  • Creating the WijmoGrid Component
  • Fetching Data from SWAPI
  • Adding additional features, such as pagination

Read the full blog post and get started creating immersive and visually appealing React applications.