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Add PDF Workflows to JavaScript Applications

May 6, 2026
Document Solutions for PDF JS helps developers create, edit, view, convert, and automate PDFs in browser-based and server-side JavaScript apps.

Document Solutions for PDF JS by MESCIUS is a JavaScript PDF API that enables software teams to add PDF functionality to web applications. It supports use cases such as generating documents, modifying existing files, rendering pages, handling forms, converting content, and automating PDF-related processes across browser-based and server-side JavaScript environments.

Beyond core document processing, the product provides tools for creating richer document workflows within custom applications. Its WebAssembly-based engine is designed for efficient performance, while the optional viewer component supports interactive scenarios such as annotation, review, and form filling. This gives teams more control over how PDFs are handled and helps reduce reliance on separate PDF software in reporting, compliance, data collection, and collaboration scenarios.

Document Solutions for PDF JS is licensed per developer and is available in several license options for differing distribution needs. Team licenses are also available for multiple developers within the same organization. See our Document Solutions for PDF JS licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Document Solutions for PDF JS product page.

Enable Consistent UI Theming in Angular Apps

May 1, 2026
Apply centralized styling across components to align with branding, simplify maintenance, and support scalable design systems.

Theming support in UI component suites refers to the capability to define and apply consistent visual styles, such as colors, typography, spacing, and component appearances across an entire application. It typically allows developers to customize or switch themes dynamically, enabling alignment with branding requirements or user preferences without modifying core component logic. This separation of styling from functionality improves maintainability, reduces duplication, and accelerates development by promoting reuse, while also supporting scalability as design systems evolve and new themes are introduced.

Several Angular UI suites offer theming including:

  • Wijmo by MESCIUS allows you to apply consistent themes across components using CSS variables and customization tools, supporting branding alignment and visual updates.
  • Kendo UI by Telerik lets you build and manage themes through its ThemeBuilder and Sass-based styling, enabling control over component appearance and branding.
  • DevExtreme Complete by DevExpress facilitates theming with predefined styles and a visual theme builder, allowing developers to tailor UI components while maintaining consistency across applications.
  • Smart UI (Smart HTML Elements) allows you to customize themes using CSS variables and built-in styling options, enabling cohesive design control and efficient updates.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our Angular UI suites comparison.

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Generate AI Code Aligned with Ignite UI Components

May 1, 2026
Infragistics introduces AI-ready scaffolding, design-to-code generation, and broad framework templates to align with modern development processes.

Infragistics Ignite UI is a collection of user interface components, frameworks, and development tools designed to help developers build modern web applications. It includes ready-to-use elements such as data grids, charts, and layout components for frameworks like Angular and React, along with tooling to simplify project setup and configuration. The focus is on handling complex data-heavy interfaces efficiently while maintaining performance, accessibility, and a consistent user experience across applications.

The Ignite UI CLI release includes a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes documentation, API references, and scaffolding to tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor and JetBrains AI Assistant. There is also support for generating code from images, making it easier to move from design to implementation. Angular templates have been refreshed, React templates expanded, and older project types removed to keep the setup process more focused.

Infragistics Ignite UI is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 1, 2 or 3 year support and maintenance subscription. See our Infragistics Ignite UI licensing page for full details.

Infragistics Ignite UI is available in the following products:

Create Charts with Flexible Data Selection

April 1, 2026
Syncfusion Essential Studio Spreadsheet Editor SDK adds discontinuous chart range support, enabling dynamic charts from non-adjacent data.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Spreadsheet Editor SDK is a library that lets developers embed spreadsheet functionality into web and desktop applications without requiring Microsoft Excel. It supports editing, formatting, and data analysis features such as cross sheet formula calculation, data binding to local and remote sources including JSON and REST, conditional cell styling, charts, data validation, worksheet protection, and workbook permissions. Available across frameworks including Blazor, React, Angular, Vue, JavaScript, ASP.NET Core and MVC, WPF and WinForms, it helps teams deliver a familiar spreadsheet experience for use cases like reporting, budgeting, and forecasting directly within their applications.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio Spreadsheet Editor SDK 2026 Volume 1 update introduces discontinuous chart range support, enabling developers to create charts from multiple non-adjacent rows, columns, or cell ranges without modifying the original data structure. This capability provides greater flexibility when working with complex, fragmented, or selectively relevant datasets, eliminating the need for manual data consolidation or duplication. It also ensures that charts remain automatically synchronized with updates across all referenced ranges, supporting more accurate, efficient, and maintainable data visualization within modern web and enterprise applications.

To see a full list of what's new in Syncfusion Essential Studio Spreadsheet Editor SDK 2026 Volume 1 (33.1.45), see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Spreadsheet Editor SDK is licensed per developer on a one year timed subscription basis, with runtime royalty free redistribution included when the subscription is current, and includes one year of unlimited technical support and updates. See our Syncfusion Essential Studio Spreadsheet Editor SDK licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Syncfusion Essential Studio Spreadsheet Editor SDK product page.

Adapt UIs Across Devices with Unified Layouts

March 31, 2026
Build better UIs with flexible, responsive layouts that ensure consistency, reduce complexity, and support scalable, user-friendly design.

Layout components in UI suites provide structured systems for arranging and aligning interface elements, giving developers a consistent and efficient way to build user interfaces. By simplifying positioning and handling responsive behavior, they reduce development complexity while ensuring a cohesive design across screens and devices. This leads to faster development, improved maintainability, and a better user experience. Common use cases include creating responsive dashboards, organizing forms, structuring navigation, and building applications that need to adapt across multiple devices.

Several Angular UI suites offer layout components including:

  • DevExtreme Complete lets you build responsive layouts with flexible containers, grids, and adaptive tools that improve alignment and cross-device development.
  • Infragistics Ignite UI allows you to create dynamic layouts using advanced grids, docking, and responsive components for consistent, scalable applications.
  • Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise facilitates building layouts with rich panels, splitters, and responsive containers that enhance productivity, organization, and scalability.
  • jQWidgets enables you to design layouts with widgets, flexible positioning, and responsive features that simplify UI creation and improve performance.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our Angular UI suites comparison.

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