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Build Visually Appealing Charts for .NET MAUI Apps

July 24, 2024

MindFusion.Charting for .NET MAUI lets you rapidly integrate powerful data visualization into your .NET MAUI app with minimal effort.

MindFusion.Charting for .NET MAUI is a comprehensive charting library designed specifically for developing data visualizations within .NET MAUI applications. This powerful toolkit empowers developers to create a wide range of chart types, including 2D and 3D charts and intuitive dashboards. The library offers a high degree of customization, allowing developers to tailor the appearance and behavior of charts to perfectly match their application's needs.

Developers can boost their productivity with MindFusion.Charting for .NET MAUI, which simplifies the creation of informative data visualizations. This translates to improved user experiences within applications, as users can gain valuable insights by exploring data through clear and engaging charts. The library's versatility caters to various use cases, making it suitable for applications in business intelligence, scientific analysis, and any scenario where data visualization plays a crucial role.

MindFusion.Charting for .NET MAUI is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with 1 year subscription and support. See our MindFusion.Charting for .NET MAUI licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our MindFusion.Charting for .NET MAUI product page.

Enhance CI/CD with GitHub Checks Webhook Trigger

July 23, 2024

TeamCity 2024.07 helps automate builds on commit push, gaining real-time feedback with detailed GitHub checks.

TeamCity by JetBrains is a continuous integration (CI) server that streamlines your software development workflow. It automates builds and tests upon code commits, allowing you to identify and fix integration issues early in the development cycle. TeamCity offers a user-friendly interface for configuration and integrates with popular IDEs, promoting efficient collaboration and improved code quality.

Version 2024.07 adds a new GitHub Checks webhook trigger that enhances your development workflow by establishing a direct link between your Git commits and CI builds. When you push a commit to GitHub, TeamCity will automatically queue a build thanks to the webhook. This eliminates the need for manual intervention and ensures immediate feedback. TeamCity will also publish the build status and details directly as GitHub checks, providing clear visibility into the build process. This streamlines communication and aids in faster troubleshooting.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2024.07, see our TeamCity Cloud release notes or TeamCity On-Premises release notes.

TeamCity Cloud is licensed per committer, and is available as a commercial annual license. See our TeamCity Cloud licensing page for full details.

TeamCity On-Premises is licensed per server and per build agent, and is available as a commercial perpetual license. See our TeamCity On-Premises licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our TeamCity On-Premises or TeamCity Cloud product pages.

Ensure Sensitive Data is Secure

July 23, 2024

Heimdall Database Access Gateway integrates databases with existing ID management solutions to comply with data security regulations.

Heimdall Database Access Gateway integrates your existing ID management solution with databases to comply with data security regulations. It ensures user credentials authenticate against Active Directory / LDAP as a single source of truth.

Why Use Heimdall Database Access Gateway?
Organizations are mandated to demonstrate sensitive data is secured via SOX, SoD, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPPA, FINRA, or ISO/IEC 27001. Managing roles on the database is resource intensive, and most cloud deployments do not integrate with Enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions such as Kerberos. The Heimdall Database Access Gateway simplifies data access management and ensures compliance by providing:

Centralized user and role administration.
Segregation of duties.
Just-in-time access controls.
Time-limited privilege escalation.
Standardized access approval process.
Audit logging of individual data access.
One-click report of users accessing sensitive data.

Heimdall Database Access Gateway is licensed per user on an annual subscription basis. See our Heimdall Database Access Gateway licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Heimdall Database Access Gateway product page.

Optimize XML Schema Development

July 23, 2024

Intuitive visual tools empower users to create high-quality XML Schema Definitions (XSD) faster, boosting productivity and ensuring data quality.

An XML schema editor is a specialized development tool that simplifies the creation and editing of XML schemas (XSDs). These schemas define the structure and validity rules for XML documents, ensuring data consistency within your application. By providing features like code completion, syntax highlighting, and visual representations of the schema structure, XML schema editors can significantly improve developer productivity and reduce errors during schema creation.

Several structured document tools include an XML schema editor, including:

Oxygen XML Editor Professional by Syncro Soft lets you visually design and edit XML schemas for efficient data validation.
Altova XMLSpy Professional XML Editor offers a comprehensive XML schema Editor for streamlined development.
Stylus Studio XML Professional Suite boasts a synchronized graphical interface for effortless creation and editing of complex XML schemas.
Liquid Studio XML Editor Edition by Liquid Technologies provides a powerful graphical XSD editor with code completion and validation for faster schema development.

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

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Build Web Apps with the Latest Angular Features

July 23, 2024

Wijmo now benefits from Angular 18's performance improvements and optimizations, resulting in faster and more responsive applications.

Wijmo by MESCIUS is a comprehensive JavaScript library offering a suite of high-performance UI components and data grids specifically designed to streamline the development of modern enterprise applications. It emphasizes reduced development time and improved maintainability, along with a focus on performance through its efficient design and small module size. Wijmo integrates seamlessly with popular JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue.js, and supports cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript, making it a versatile solution for building complex web applications.

The Wijmo 2024 v1 (Build 5.20241.19) update introduces full support for Angular 18. The latest Angular release prioritizes application performance with several key advancements. Build times are reduced through an enhanced optimizer and differential loading. Streamlined code splitting and lazy loading techniques ensure modules are loaded only when needed. Zoneless change detection, powered by signals, replaces the Zone.js dependency, offering a lighter-weight and more efficient approach to managing state updates. These optimizations combine to deliver faster load times and a smoother user experience. Wijmo’s support for Angular 18 means that it can take advantage of these enhancements, resulting in more performant web apps.

Wijmo is licensed per developer. Developer Licenses are perpetual and include 1 year Subscription which provides upgrades, including bug fixes and new features. See our Wijmo licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Wijmo product page.