Vue.js News

Use Sliders To Capture Survey Feedback

June 18, 2025
SurveyJS v2.2.0 adds Slider and Range Slider question types for collecting single values or value ranges with interactive, drag-based input.

SurveyJS is a family of extensible JavaScript libraries designed to help developers build robust form management systems fully integrated into their web applications. These libraries work seamlessly with any backend system and are fully compatible with modern JavaScript frameworks, including React, Angular, and Vue.

The SurveyJS 2.2.0 update introduces new Slider and Range Slider question types that enable developers to implement more interactive and precise input mechanisms within surveys. These components support a wide range of configuration options, including customizable minimum and maximum values, step sizes, labeled scales, and tooltip formatting. The Range Slider further enhances flexibility by allowing respondents to select and drag a value range using dual thumbs, with optional constraints on range length. Both question types can be seamlessly bound to text input fields, offering a more responsive and accessible data collection experience in custom survey workflows.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2.2.0, see our release notes.

SurveyJS is licensed per developer with a one-time payment for indefinite use. Access to updates and technical support is available through a subscription. See our SurveyJS Survey Creator licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our SurveyJS Survey Creator product page.

Add Flexible Side Panels to Your Grids

June 11, 2025
jQWidgets v23.0.0 adds a new side panel in jqxGrid, enabling you to display supplementary data or controls alongside your grid.

jQWidgets is a comprehensive JavaScript UI framework offering a robust collection of over 60 widgets, themes, and utilities for building professional-grade, cross-platform web applications. Built on jQuery, HTML5, and CSS, it provides extensive functionality including data grids, charts, navigation, input validation, and more. jQWidgets simplifies web development, ensuring your applications work seamlessly across desktop browsers, tablets, and smartphones.

The jQWidgets v23.0.0 release adds a new side panel feature in jqxGrid, allowing developers to add custom HTML elements directly into side panels positioned next to the grid. Whether you want to include filters, charts, summaries, help text, or interactive widgets, the side panel supports any type of content.

To see a full list of what's new in v23.0.0, see our release notes.

jQWidgets is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual license 1 year support and maintenance. See our jQWidgets licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our jQWidgets product page.

Add Precision to Time-Based Data

June 2, 2025
LightningChart JS v7.1 brings nanosecond-level precision to time-based charts, enabling ultra-detailed analysis of high-frequency temporal data.

LightningChart JS is a JavaScript/TypeScript library developed by LightningChart that is particularly well-suited for data-intensive visualizations, offering exceptionally fast rendering capabilities thanks to its use of WebGL. This makes it a strong choice for applications that require real-time data updates, such as financial platforms, engineering tools, scientific research dashboards, and industrial monitoring systems. It provides high-performance, 2D, 3D, and real-time charting controls and a comprehensive suite of visualizations including candlestick, bar, line, and various technical indicators and drawing tools. This library enables software developers to craft interactive technical analysis tools without the need for server-side setup as it runs completely on the client device.

The LightningChart JS v7.1 update enhances its Date-Time axis capabilities by introducing support for nanosecond-resolution timestamps, allowing users to zoom into microsecond and nanosecond ranges for more granular time-based data analysis—well beyond the previous millisecond limitations. To utilize this feature, timestamps should generally be supplied as BigInt64. This update positions LightningChart JS among the few web charting libraries explicitly supporting nanosecond precision, making it a strong choice for applications requiring high-resolution temporal data visualization.

To see a full list of what's new in v7.1, see our release notes.

LightningChart JS is licensed per developer and is available as an annual license with 1 year support. See our LightningChart JS licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our LightningChart JS product page.

Add AI-driven Text Generation to Your Apps

May 28, 2025
Smart UI v23.0.0 lets users generate, refine, and summarize content instantly, letting them develop full-length text from simple AI prompts.

Smart UI by Smart HTML Elements is an enterprise-grade UI library offering pre-built web components for developers in Angular, React, Vue, Blazor, and JavaScript. It boasts over 60 ready-to-use components like grids, charts, schedulers, and editors, all featuring two-way data binding, responsiveness, accessibility, and theming capabilities. This library helps developers rapidly build dynamic and modern web applications with consistent look-and-feel and rich functionalities, accelerating development time and ensuring professional quality.

The Smart UI v23.0.0 release adds new features to Smart.Editor, including content generation, text summarization and the ability to rewrite, expand or shorten content by using AI. These capabilities enable users to quickly craft content, distill lengthy text into key points, and tailor messaging with precision, all without leaving the editing environment. Whether expanding a brief idea into a full paragraph or condensing verbose content for clarity, the new AI tools simplify content creation and editing.

To see a full list of what's new in v23.0.0, see our release notes.

Smart UI (Smart HTML Elements) is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. It includes distribution to unlimited Web applications, SaaS projects, Intranets and Websites. Team, OEM and Enterprise licensing options are also available. See our Smart UI (Smart HTML Elements) licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Smart UI product page.

Visualize Key Data In Vue.js Reports

May 22, 2025
Incorporating charts in reports transforms raw data into clear, engaging visuals that highlight key metrics for more informed decision-making.

Charts in reports are graphical representations of data such as bar graphs, line charts and pie diagrams that are incorporated into business documents to illustrate key insights and trends at a glance. By converting numbers into intuitive visuals, charts improve clarity and make comparisons between categories or time periods effortless while drawing attention to critical metrics like sales growth, customer churn or budget variances. These visual tools streamline data interpretation, empower stakeholders to make faster more informed decisions, foster alignment across departments and tell a cohesive data driven story without wading through rows of figures.

Several Vue.js reporting components support charts including:

  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS allows you to embed interactive charts in web reports, supporting diverse chart types, customization, and real-time data updates.
  • ActiveReportsJS lets you design dynamic chart components with extensive data bindings, responsive layouts, and export options for high-quality report visuals.
  • DevExpress Reporting facilitates integration of charts into interactive dashboards, offering cross-platform rendering, data analytics features, and customizable styling controls.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our Vue.js Reporting Components comparison.

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