.NET 8 Blazor News

Add Easy Image Editing to Your Blazor App

January 9, 2024
Syncfusion Essential Studio Blazor 2023 Volume 4 adds a new production-ready image editor component for image manipulation and annotation.

Syncfusion Essential Studio for Blazor (available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) is a comprehensive UI component library designed to accelerate the development of high-performance, modern web applications using the Blazor framework. It boasts over 85+ responsive, lightweight, and modular components spanning various categories like data visualization, data editing, document processing, and interactive UI elements. This rich repertoire empowers developers to rapidly build user-friendly, feature-rich web interfaces, all with the advantage of seamless integration with both server-side and client-side Blazor applications.

Version 2023 Volume 4 (24.1.41) introduces the production-ready Blazor Image Editor component which allows you to crop, rotate, flip, zoom, and apply filters to your images. You can also add annotations like text, freehand drawings, shapes, and even other images. The Image Editor is designed for ease of use, with a drag-and-drop interface and a customizable toolbar that lets you tailor the editing experience to your specific needs. Additionally, it supports exporting images in various formats, including PNG, JPEG, and SVG, ensuring compatibility with your chosen workflow. The Blazor Image Editor is a valuable asset for any developer looking to add rich image editing capabilities to their Blazor applications.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2023 Volume 4 (24.1.41), see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Blazor is available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise which is licensed per developer starting with a Team License of up to five developers. It is available as a 12 Month Timed Subscription License which includes support and maintenance. See our Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our Syncfusion Essential Studio Blazor product page.

.netCHARTING Adds Support for .NET 8

January 2, 2024
Display large amounts of dynamically generated chart data quickly and easily in your .NET 8 apps.

.netCHARTING provides a managed charting solution for C# and VB.NET developers working with ASP.NET or WinForms. It combines visually stunning graphics and a comprehensive interface that help add compelling charts to your apps. This high performance charting control also contains a feature rich data access and aggregation system with calculation support.

The .netCHARTING V10.6 release adds support for .NET 8. This allows developers to enjoy the performance boosts, enhanced cross-platform compatibility, and new APIs in the latest version of Microsoft's popular development framework.

.netCHARTING is licensed per site (1 web site on 1 sever), per server (unlimited web sites on 1 server) or per developer (single application) and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month subscription which includes major and minor upgrades and priority email support. See our .netCHARTING licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our .netCHARTING product page.

Integrate Native Report Viewing into Angular Apps

January 2, 2024
DevExpress Reporting 23.2 adds a new high performance Angular report viewer that leverages native platform rendering.

DevExpress Reporting is a powerful, versatile tool for building reports in the .NET ecosystem. It lets you design professional-looking reports with a visual editor, connect to various data sources, and customize them with charts, graphs, and interactive elements. Whether you're creating invoices, sales summaries, or complex dashboards, DevExpress Reporting offers the flexibility and features to bring your data to life in a clear and insightful way. It integrates seamlessly with WinForms, WPF, Web, and Blazor applications, making it a popular choice for developers who need a robust reporting solution.

The DevExpress Reporting 23.2 release introduces a native Angular Report Viewer. This new component seamlessly integrates into your Angular applications, eliminating the need for Knockout.js. Built for performance, it leverages native platform rendering for lightning-fast document visualization. Property management is simplified, replacing observable complexities with a straightforward event-based mechanism. To optimize development, you can now utilize native Angular components as templates for report viewer elements. Embrace a streamlined, efficient, and Knockout-free reporting experience with the Native Angular Report Viewer.

To see a full list of what's new in version 23.2, see our release notes.

DevExpress Reporting is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our DevExpress Reporting licensing page for full details.

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Easily Zoom Selected Chart Areas

December 20, 2023
DevExpress Blazor 23.2 lets users home in on areas of interest in your charts with a click and drag gesture, allowing deeper analysis.

DevExpress Blazor (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) helps you create high-impact user experiences for both Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssembly using C#. The Blazor UI Component Library ships with a comprehensive set of native components (including a DataGrid, Pivot Grid, Scheduler, Chart, Data Editors and Reporting).

The DevExpress Blazor 23.2 release enhances data analysis with chart zooming functionality. This new feature empowers users to home in on specific areas of interest by clicking and dragging within your charts, unlocking a deeper level of granularity and precision. Users can uncover subtle trends, pinpoint anomalous data points, and dissect complex patterns that might otherwise remain obscured.

To see a full list of what's new in version 23.2, see our release notes.

DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor licensing page for full details.

DevExpress Blazor is available in the following products:

DevExpress Embraces the Power of .NET 8

December 15, 2023
The DevExpress V23.2.3 release adds full .NET 8 support, empowering developers to build modern, feature-rich applications more easily.

DevExpress UI components, frameworks and libraries help you build applications for Windows, web, mobile, and tablet. They provide everything you need to create high-impact business solutions including grids, spreadsheets, ribbons, charts, maps, gauges, reports, pivot tables, PDF viewers, and more.

The DevExpress 23.2.3 release adds support for .NET 8, allowing developers to target the latest version of Microsoft's popular framework, and benefit from performance improvements. All DevExpress .NET products, including MAUI, Blazor, WinForms, WPF, ASP.NET Core, Reporting, BI Dashboard, Office File API, XAF, and XPO, are now compatible with .NET 8.

To see a full list of what's new in version 23.2.3, see our release notes.

DevExpress products are offered as Perpetual Licenses with a 12 month subscription for minor and major updates. Subscription Renewals are also available. See our DevExpress Universal licensing page for full details.

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