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Plot Diverse Data on a Single Multi-Axis Chart

July 17, 2024
The DevExpress VCL Subscription 24.1 chart control adds support for secondary axes, eliminating the need for cluttered visuals on a single scale.

DevExpress VCL Subscription is a comprehensive suite for Delphi and C++ Builder developers that includes high-performance UI components, reporting tools, data visualization elements, and application templates. It lets you build rich, data-driven business applications with ease, offering ongoing updates, technical support, and royalty-free distribution rights, perfect for boosting developer productivity and delivering polished software experiences.

The DevExpress VCL Subscription 24.1 chart control adds support for secondary axes. This innovative feature allows you to overlay an additional Y axis on your chart. This means you can plot data measured in, for example, temperature (degrees Celsius) alongside values in percentage. Each axis has its own scale and labels, keeping your chart clear and avoiding the need to convert units or create separate charts. This is particularly useful for comparing data sets that would otherwise be difficult to display on a single scale.

To see a full list of what's new in version 24.1, see our release notes.

DevExpress VCL Subscription is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our DevExpress VCL Subscription licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our DevExpress VCL Subscription product page.

Enable Rich Content Creation in Your Vue.js Apps

July 17, 2024
Rich text editor controls let you seamlessly integrate WYSIWYG editing capabilities and empower intuitive authoring in your web applications.

Rich text editor components offer a familiar interface for users to format text, insert images and tables, and create structured content. Benefits include increased user engagement, simplified content creation, and improved accessibility for users with varying technical skills. Common use cases include crafting blog posts, product descriptions, and managing user-generated content within forums and comments sections.

Several Vue.js UI Suites offer rich text functionality, including:

  • DevExtreme Complete by DevExpress empowers web apps with a rich text editor for crafting formatted content.
  • Kendo UI by Telerik offers a WYSIWYG editor for intuitive rich text creation within your web applications.
  • Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise equips developers with a feature-rich WYSIWYG editor for web and mobile apps, supporting rich text editing.

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

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Easily Manage Tag and Token Selection

July 16, 2024
Token box data editors allow users to easily input, delete, and manage multiple items or tokens within a single text input field.

Token boxes, also known as token input controls, are user interface elements designed to streamline data entry for multiple values. They allow users to input, manage, and manipulate discrete pieces of data (tokens) within a single form field. This enhances user experience by facilitating tagging, categorization, and selection of multiple items, while providing developers with a robust tool for intuitive interfaces. The benefits include improved clarity through visual separation of values, efficient data handling, and ease of use in applications like search filters, email address inputs, and tagging systems.

Many React data editor collections contain token box / input controls including:

  • DevExtreme Complete Data Editors (part of DevExtreme Complete by DevExpress) offers filtering suggestions as you type in your multi-select dropdown.
  • Wijmo Input and Editors (part of Wijmo by MESCIUS) lets you pick and manage multiple choices from a searchable list.
  • KendoReact Data Editors (part of KendoReact by Telerik) facilitates building user-friendly interfaces for selecting multiple options.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of React Data Editors.

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Package your Apps to Deploy on the Microsoft Store

July 16, 2024
Leveraging installation tools, developers can package applications as MSIX/APPX for streamlined deployment to the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft Store Apps, also known as Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, use a special development framework to enable distribution via the Microsoft Store (formerly known as the Windows Store). This simplifies the installation procedure for end users, eliminates the need for manual setup scripts, and ensures compatibility with a variety of Windows devices. Software developers who use the UWP strategy benefit from a centralized distribution channel, simpler deployment, and a larger potential audience. Using installation tools to package your programs as MSIX or APPX files makes it easier to submit compliant applications to the Microsoft Store.

Several Installation Tools offer packaging for Microsoft Store Apps including:

  • Advanced Installer by Caphyon lets you deploy applications to the Microsoft Store efficiently, simplifying the packaging and submission processes for developers.
  • RayPack Studio by Raynet allows you to convert installers into MSIX or APPX packages, supporting Microsoft Store requirements and efficient application distribution.
  • InstallShield by Revenera enables deployment of your applications to the Microsoft Store, streamlining the entire packaging and certification workflow.
  • AdminStudio by Flexera lets you repackage applications into MSIX or APPX formats, meet Microsoft Store standards with testing and compatibility insights.

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

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Secure Your Builds and Simplify Secret Handling

July 16, 2024
TeamCity Cloud 2024.03 enhances security and streamlines secrets management with built-in HashiCorp Vault support.

TeamCity Cloud by JetBrains is a hosted continuous integration (CI) platform that eliminates the need for software developers to manage and maintain physical servers for build pipelines. It offers pre-configured build agents or the option to connect your own, facilitating integration with popular build tools and test frameworks. TeamCity Cloud streamlines the CI process by automating builds and tests, optimizing resource allocation, and providing secure artifact storage – all accessible through a user-friendly web interface.

Starting with TeamCity Cloud version 2024.03, the HashiCorp Vault Support plugin is now included as a standard feature, simplifying how you manage sensitive data within your builds. HashiCorp Vault is a secure secrets management tool that centralizes and encrypts sensitive information like API keys, passwords, and certificates. By integrating TeamCity with Vault, you can reference these secrets using TeamCity parameters during the build process without storing them directly in your build scripts or configuration files. This not only enhances security by eliminating sensitive data exposure in your code, but also streamlines secret management for your development teams.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2024.03, see our 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.

For more information, visit our TeamCity Cloud product page.