Architecture News

Easily Deploy Apps to iOS Devices

June 2, 2025

Build, sign and install your iOS app directly from your IDE to physical devices or simulators without switching tools.

iOS deployment refers to the process of building, signing, and transferring an iOS application from a development environment to either a simulator, a physical device, or the App Store. Within the Integrated Development Environments (IDE), this process integrates essential tasks including compiling the source code, managing provisioning profiles, setting up entitlements, and packaging the app for distribution. It also ensures alignment with Apple’s platform requirements through integrated tools that manage signing certificates and provisioning profiles.

Several IDEs offer support for deploying to iOS including:

RAD Studio Enterprise by Embarcadero lets you develop and deploy native iOS apps from a single codebase using integrated provisioning and debugging tools.
B4i (iOS) by Anywhere Software allows you to compile and deploy iOS applications using a Windows-based environment with remote build and device testing.
RemObjects Elements facilitates seamless iOS deployment with multi-language support and direct integration for building and deploying to Apple devices.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).

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View Code Analysis Results in Visual Studio

June 2, 2025

Qodana 2025.1 adds a new Visual Studio plugin which makes it easier to view inspection results and sync with Qodana directly within the IDE.

Qodana by JetBrains is a static code analysis tool that seamlessly integrates with your CI/CD pipeline, bringing the powerful inspection capabilities of JetBrains IDEs directly into your workflow. It scans codebases for over 2,500 potential issues, including performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and bad coding practices, granting developers, QA engineers, and team leads comprehensive insights to improve code quality, maintainability, and overall project health. Qodana can analyze code written in 60+ languages including Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Kotlin, Python, Go, and C#.

The Qodana 2025.1 release introduces Visual Studio integration which enables developers to review inspection results without leaving their development environment. With the new Qodana plugin, users can explore detailed inspection reports directly within Visual Studio, improving visibility, code quality and helping catch potential issues. Additionally, the plugin connects seamlessly to Qodana Cloud, allowing teams to track issues across repositories and maintain consistent code standards.

To see a full list of what's new in 2025.1, see our release notes.

Qodana is licensed per user as a commercial annual subscription. See our Qodana licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our Qodana product page.

Hankinsoft Development Joins ComponentSource

May 30, 2025

ComponentSource partners with Hankinsoft Development to provide developers with robust database management tools.

ComponentSource, a leading provider of software development tools, has announced a new partnership with Hankinsoft Development, Inc., a specialist in database management solutions. This collaboration aims to empower developers to access to advanced database clients across macOS, iOS and Windows, helping them manage data more efficiently and deliver new features faster.

Hankinsoft Development, Inc. is renowned for its user-friendly, high-performance applications designed by experienced developers. Their flagship product, SQLPro Studio, unifies connections to Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite and more within a single, elegant interface. Intelligent autocomplete, tabbed query editing, multi-result viewing and an intuitive schema browser combine to reduce context switching and expedite development tasks.

By partnering with Hankinsoft, ComponentSource broadens its catalog to include industry-leading database tooling alongside its extensive library of integrations and development frameworks. This addition reinforces ComponentSource’s commitment to delivering best-in-class software solutions, simplifying procurement for teams that require cross-platform database clients without compromising on performance or security.

SQLPro Studio is licensed per user as an annual subscription or a perpetual license, with subscriptions renewing yearly for full features, updates and support, while perpetual licenses provide permanent access to all minor updates in a single major version. See our SQLPro Studio licensing page for full details.

For more information visit our Hankinsoft Development brand page.

Connect Directly to Oracle XML Data

May 30, 2025

Work natively with Oracle XML structures for faster processing and improved data consistency.

Oracle support in an XML tool refers to the tool’s ability to integrate with Oracle databases for handling XML data, enabling users to query, transform, and validate XML content stored within Oracle systems. This includes compatibility with Oracle’s native XML DB features, such as XMLType columns and XQuery support, allowing developers to efficiently manage structured and semi-structured data directly within the database environment. This improves data interchange and storage, reducing the need for external processing and improving performance and maintainability when working with complex data models in enterprise applications.

Several structured document tools support Oracle, including:

Oxygen XML Editor Enterprise by Syncro Soft allows you to connect to Oracle databases and efficiently edit, query, and validate XML content stored within Oracle XML DB.
Altova XMLSpy Enterprise XML Editor lets you map, transform, and query Oracle XMLType data using XQuery and XPath with full database connectivity and editing tools.
Stylus Studio XML Enterprise Suite facilitates Oracle integration by converting XQuery into optimized SQL, enabling direct access and manipulation of Oracle XML structures.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our structured document tools comparison.

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Generate PDFs from Spreadsheet Data

May 30, 2025

Enable users to export spreadsheets to PDF files directly within a JavaScript web application, whilst retaining the original content and styling.

Exporting a spreadsheet to PDF from a JavaScript application is a widely used feature that allows users to generate portable, print-ready documents directly from the browser. It converts the contents of a spreadsheet, such as cell data, formulas, formatting, charts, and images into a Portable Document Format (PDF) file. This capability ensures that the data, formatting, and layout from the original spreadsheet are preserved without relying on external applications or manual intervention. It is particularly useful for generating reports, invoices, or records that need to be shared, printed, or archived in a fixed format. By enabling PDF generation directly within the web application, developers can offer users a straightforward method to archive, print, or share spreadsheet content in a consistent and professional format across devices and platforms.

Several JavaScript spreadsheet components allow you to export to PDF, including:

SpreadJS by MESCIUS enables users to convert complex spreadsheet content, including formulas and styling, directly to PDF within a JavaScript application.
Telerik Spreadsheet jQuery (part of Kendo UI) provides an integrated PDF export option that retains the structure and styling of the spreadsheet for uniform document output.
Jspreadsheet Pro, through the export to PDF extension, facilitates the export of spreadsheet content to PDF, ensuring the integrity of the original document.
Syncfusion Spreadsheet JavaScript (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) allows you to save spreadsheet documents as PDF files, preserving layout and style.

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

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