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Build Word Processing Apps with ASP.NET Core 8

November 21, 2023
TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET supports .NET 8 in ASP.NET Core applications.

TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET is a comprehensive server-side document processing library for ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core. Features include PDF processing, electronic signatures, file conversion, and reporting / mail merge. It supports client-side frameworks such as JavaScript, Angular, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and ASP.NET WebForms.

The latest release of TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET supports .NET 8, allowing developers to build word processing applications with the new version of Microsoft's popular framework. In testing performed by Text Control, .NET 8 significantly outperformed .NET 6 in both memory usage and document generation performance.

For more information, visit our TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET product page.

Create Web, Desktop, and Mobile Apps for .NET 8 with Telerik

November 21, 2023
The latest updates add support for .NET 8, enabling users to build modern applications and reporting solutions targeting the new .NET release.

Progress Telerik is a leading software publisher that provides a range of tools and solutions to help developers build and deploy modern applications. Its product range include UI libraries, reporting tools and testing frameworks. Telerik products are used by millions of developers around the world to build a wide variety of applications.

The following Telerik products have been updated with support for .NET 8, allowing developers to build web, desktop, mobile and reporting apps in the latest version of Microsoft's popular framework:

Allow End Users to Design Reports in Blazor Apps

November 21, 2023
Empower your users to create and customize their own reports without relying on technical expertise, enhancing data-driven decision-making.

An end user report designer allows non-technical users to create and modify reports directly within an application. This tool often provides a drag-and-drop interface, enabling users to design custom report layouts, define data sources, and set up data bindings without needing to write code. It empowers users to generate personalized reports based on their specific needs and preferences, enhancing the flexibility and usability of the reporting software.

Several Blazor reporting components provide an end user report designer including:

  • DevExpress Reports includes an end-user reporting tool that allows business users to create and customize reports directly within your Blazor application without coding.
  • Telerik Reporting enables end users to design and customize reports effortlessly with its intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.Web provides end users with a user-friendly interface for designing and customizing reports without any coding knowledge.
  • FastReport.NET comes with an embedded reporting component for Blazor that offers end users a comprehensive set of tools to create and personalize reports.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of Blazor Reporting components.

Compare Blazor Reporting Components

Visualizing Data by Adding Charts to WPF Spreadsheets

November 20, 2023
Transform complex data into compelling visualizations using .NET WPF spreadsheet components. Enhance data analysis and insights with interactive charts and graphs.

Charts are integral to spreadsheets, enabling users to transform data into visually compelling representations. These graphical formats, such as pie, line, bar, and area charts, effectively convey complex information by highlighting trends, patterns, and anomalies. Spreadsheet software with advanced charting capabilities empowers users to create dynamic charts that adapt seamlessly to data updates, making them invaluable tools for reporting, presentations, and data analysis.

Several .NET WPF spreadsheet components provide chart support including:

  • DevExpress WPF Spreadsheet (Part of DevExpress WPF) helps you visualize spreadsheet data effectively with a comprehensive collection of charts for WPF.
  • Infragistics WPF Spreadsheet (Part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) enhances WPF spreadsheet data analysis and insights with a wide range of customizable charts and graphs.
  • Spread.NET WPF by MESCIUS (formerly GrapeCity) creates impactful data visualizations with a variety of built-in charts for WPF spreadsheets.
  • Telerik WPF Spreadsheet (Part of Telerik UI for WPF) elevates data presentation in WPF spreadsheets with a rich collection of interactive charts and graphs.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET Spreadsheet components.

Compare .NET WPF Spreadsheet Components

Build .NET 8 Blazor Web Applications with Blazorise

November 20, 2023
Blazorise 1.3.3 adds .NET 8 compatibility, offering enhanced performance, security, and the latest .NET features.

Blazorise is a versatile component library that empowers developers to build modern and feature-rich web applications using Blazor, a client-side web development framework from Microsoft. It offers a comprehensive collection of user interface components, including buttons, forms, tables, charts, and navigation elements, all built with accessibility and responsiveness in mind.

Blazorise 1.3.3 is now fully compatible with .NET 8, providing developers with access to enhanced performance, security, and the latest features of the .NET framework.

To see a full list of what’s new in version 1.3.3, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our Blazorise product page.