Architecture News

Improve Code Collaboration Workflow with Git Subtrees

November 24, 2023
Space Cloud helps you manage dependencies and incorporate external codebases while keeping them as separate repositories.

Space Cloud by JetBrains is a cloud-based platform for developing and managing software projects. It offers a suite of tools and features for collaborative development, including Git hosting, code reviews, issue tracking, CI/CD, and more. Space Cloud is hosted and maintained by JetBrains, so you don't have to worry about the infrastructure or maintenance of your development platform.

The new version adds support for Git Subtrees which help you embed and automatically maintain the contents of multiple Git repositories within a single Space repository. It features instant bidirectional server-side synchronization and complete automation, so that you can focus on actually coding instead of having to keep everything in sync manually.

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

For more information, visit our Space Cloud product page.

Gain Deeper Insights into Web Server Performance

November 24, 2023
The November 2023 update from AimBetter lets you uncover performance bottlenecks and optimize web server performance with granular visibility into requests and responses.

AimBetter offers comprehensive monitoring, analysis and diagnosis of databases, applications and web servers. It helps pinpoint the root cause of systems issues in real-time.

The November 2023 update adds a deeper understanding of each web server request and response. Users can now view response times, controllers and database calls, including the respective database name and duration for each request. This enhanced visibility empowers users to optimize web server performance with precision.

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

For more information, visit our AimBetter product page.

Let Users View PDFs in your WPF Apps

November 24, 2023
Integrate a native PDF viewer into your application, eliminating the need for third-party software.

A PDF viewer allows users to seamlessly open, view and interact with PDF documents directly within a software application. This eliminates the need to switch between separate programs, enhancing user convenience and streamlining workflows.

Several WPF PDF viewer components provide viewing capabilities including:

  • DevExpress WPF PDF Viewer (part of DevExpress WPF) lets users view, navigate, and manipulate PDF documents within your WPF applications.
  • ComponentOne Studio WPF PDF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF) by MESCIUS can display, save, and print PDF documents with ease in your WPF applications.
  • Telerik UI PDF for WPF (part of Telerik UI for WPF) empowers your WPF applications with comprehensive PDF viewing and annotation capabilities.
  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) seamlessly integrates PDF viewing, annotation, and form filling into your WPF applications.
  • XFINIUM.PDF includes a lightweight and high performance PDF viewer for WPF applications with zooming support.

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

Compare WPF PDF Viewer Components

Improve Office File Report Rendering with SkiaSharp

November 24, 2023
Telerik Reporting R3 2023 SP1 adds SkiaSharp-based rendering for reports created as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.

Telerik Reporting is a comprehensive and lightweight embedded reporting tool for .NET web and desktop applications. It enables developers and reporting users to create, design, and export visually appealing, interactive, and reusable reports to effectively present analytical and business data. It supports various technologies, including ASP.NET Core, Blazor, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET AJAX, HTML5/JS, Angular, WPF, WinForms, and WinUI.

Telerik Reporting R3 2023 SP1 introduces SkiaSharp-based rendering for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. SkiaSharp is a 2D graphics API for .NET, based on Google's Skia Graphics Library. This cross-platform API means your rendered documents will look the same on all platforms that support it, such as Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS/iOS, Android, and Linux. SkiaSharp can leverage the hardware acceleration capabilities of modern devices so your reports will be rendered faster and more smoothly.

To see a full list of what's new in R3 2023 SP1, see our release notes.

Telerik Reporting is available to buy in the following products:

Connect .NET Apps to Oracle Database 23c

November 24, 2023
dotConnect for Oracle by Devart makes it easy to integrate your application with the newest iteration of Oracle Database.

dotConnect for Oracle is a high-performance ADO.NET data provider and Object Relational Mapping (ORM) enabled data provider for Oracle databases. It provides a complete solution for developing Oracle-based database applications, offering a range of features that enhance productivity and simplify the development process.

Version 10.2.0 adds support for Oracle Database 23c, meaning you can now connect your .NET applications to the latest version of Oracle's popular database. Oracle Database 23c empowers developers with simplified AI integration and enhances its converged database capabilities, while maintaining its reputation for high availability, performance, and security.

To see a full list of what's new in version 10.2.0, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our dotConnect for Oracle product page.