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Level Up Your Java App Development with an IDE

June 27, 2024
Integrated development environments with Java language support provide a comprehensive set of tools to facilitate easier Java app development.

Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language that is designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible and can run on all platforms that support it, without needing to recompile. Support for Java in an integrated development environment (IDE) means that it has an array of built-in tools and features to facilitate the development of Java applications. This support often includes syntax highlighting for easy code readability, code completion to suggest code snippets as you type, and code debugging to test for errors and identify causes. Such functionality enhances productivity, improves code quality, and simplifies the development process for Java developers.

Several IDEs include support for Java, including:

  • IntelliJ IDEA by JetBrains equips developers with an intelligent IDE for comprehensive Java development, featuring smart code completion, refactoring, unit testing, and more.
  • PrimalScript by SAPIEN Technologies is a Universal Scripting IDE providing syntax coloring, brace matching, code folding and other editing and script debugging capabilities for Java.
  • UltraEdit Enterprise offers a fully integrated development environment with Java support and advanced features ranging from debugging to IntelliTips language intelligence.
  • RemObjects Elements by RemObjects Software is a multi-purpose development tool chain with an IDE supporting the creation of applications using the Java programming language.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of IDEs.

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Uncover Insights in Complex Reports with Heatmaps

June 27, 2024
Stimulsoft Reports.JS 2024.3 streamlines data analysis with intuitive heatmaps that empower users to quickly spot trends and patterns.

Stimulsoft Reports.JS provides a robust reporting toolkit designed specifically for JavaScript applications. This library leverages a client-side architecture, offering a pure JavaScript report engine for efficient report rendering directly within web browsers. The solution includes a user-friendly report designer for building reports with various data sources and visualizations, along with a report viewer for seamless integration and display within your JavaScript applications. This eliminates the need for server-side dependencies or browser plugins, simplifying the development process for embedding powerful reporting functionalities into your web projects.

The Stimulsoft Reports.JS 2024.3 update adds a powerful new data visualization tool: the heatmap chart. This intuitive chart type excels at revealing patterns and trends within large datasets. By visually encoding data values through color gradients, heatmaps simplify complex information, allowing users to quickly identify areas of high, medium and low concentration. Stimulsoft Reports.JS seamlessly integrates heatmaps into your existing reporting workflows, enhancing data exploration and communication for your users.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2024.3, see our release notes.

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

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Boost Visual Studio Productivity on ARM Devices

June 27, 2024
Visual Assist 2024.4 is now fully compatible with Windows or Mac devices with an ARM processor, including VMs on Apple Silicon or Snapdragon.

Visual Assist by Whole Tomato Software is a productivity plugin for Microsoft Visual Studio that enhances your workflow for C/C++ and C# development. It improves upon IntelliSense and syntax highlighting, streamlines code navigation and refactoring, and offers intelligent code completion and generation. Additionally, Visual Assist provides static code analysis to identify potential bugs and performance issues, all designed to save you time and effort while writing, reading, and maintaining your code.

The Visual Assist 2024.4 update includes a major advancement with the addition of support for Windows ARM devices. Visual Assist is now available as an ARM-native plugin, fully supported in Visual Studio’s ARM build. This means that Visual Assist now offers full compatibility for developers using Windows or Mac devices with an ARM processor, including in virtual machines running on Apple Silicon, Microsoft Surface, or Snapdragon devices.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.4, see our release notes.

Visual Assist is licensed on a per-developer basis and offers three licensing options: Standard, Network Named User, and Concurrent. All new licenses include a 1 Year Maintenance Subscription, and Subscription Renewals are also available. See our Visual Assist licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Visual Assist product page.

Integrate Document Viewing into Your Python App

June 26, 2024
GroupDocs.Viewer for Python via .NET enables your Python app to display over 170 file formats, including Microsoft Office files, PDFs, and images.

GroupDocs.Viewer for Python via .NET is a software development library that empowers developers to integrate document viewing capabilities into their Python applications. It acts as a bridge between the Python programming language and the .NET framework, enabling developers to leverage the robust document processing functionalities of GroupDocs.Viewer within their Python codebase.

GroupDocs.Viewer for Python via .NET unlocks a variety of use cases for Python developers. It allows for the creation of desktop and web-based applications that can view and render over 170 file formats, including popular document types including PDF, images, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Outlook and OneNote. Developers can leverage this functionality to build document management systems, online collaboration tools, or internal file viewers within their Python applications. This flexible library also enables customization of the rendering process, allowing for control over output formats and watermarking.

GroupDocs.Viewer for Python via .NET is offered as Developer Small Business, Developer OEM, Site Small Business, and Site OEM licenses catering to a range of business needs. Licenses are perpetual, and include 1 year of support and maintenance. Subscription renewals are also available. See our GroupDocs.Viewer for Python via .NET licensing page for full details.

GroupDocs.Viewer for Python via .NET is available in the following products:

Provide Valuable Insights into Market Trends

June 26, 2024
Syncfusion Essential Studio Flutter 2024 Volume 2 adds new Cartesian chart technical indicators, providing deeper analysis of market trends.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Flutter, available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise, is a powerful UI toolkit that enables you to build beautiful and performant mobile apps for Android and iOS using Flutter. It provides a rich suite of pre-built widgets for common design elements like charts, data grids, calendars, and PDF viewers. These widgets are highly customizable and allow you to quickly implement stunning visuals and advanced functionalities without spending time on repetitive coding.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio Flutter 2024 Volume 2 (26.1.35) release adds new Rate of Change (ROC) and Weighted Moving Average (WMA) technical indicators to the Cartesian Chart component, expanding the available toolkit for financial analysts and traders. These indicators provide valuable insights into market momentum and trends, allowing users to make more informed investment decisions and craft more effective trading strategies.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Volume 2 (26.1.35), see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Flutter 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.

Learn more on our Syncfusion Essential Studio Flutter product page.