Architecture News

Extract Content from Kindle Files

December 6, 2023
GroupDocs.Parser V23.11 adds support for Kindle document formats, enabling text and metadata extraction from Kindle eBooks and documents.

GroupDocs.Parser is a comprehensive document parsing solution that enables you to extract text, metadata, and images from a wide range of document formats, including PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, ODT, ODS, RTF, and EPUB.

GroupDocs.Parser V23.11 adds support for Kindle document formats, which enables developers to extract text, metadata, and images from Kindle ebooks and files. Developers can now effectively process and analyze Kindle documents, extracting valuable information for various applications, such as document search and indexing, data integration, and workflow automation.

To see a full list of what's new in GroupDocs.Parser V23.11, see our release notes.

GroupDocs.Parser is available to buy in the following products:

Import and Export Excel XLSX Files in JavaScript

December 5, 2023
Use SpreadJS by MESCIUS to add complete JavaScript Spreadsheets to your Enterprise Apps.

SpreadJS is a complete enterprise JavaScript spreadsheet solution used to create financial reports and dashboards, budgeting and forecasting models, scientific, engineering, healthcare, education, science lab notebooks, and other similar JavaScript business applications. Spreadsheets are a primary medium for displaying and sharing vital company data and it is crucial that this data can be easily viewed and updated in your JavaScript applications.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Product Manager Kevin Ashley shows you how to leverage the power of SpreadJS to import and export Excel spreadsheets into your enterprise web applications. Steps include:

  • Setting up the JavaScript Spreadsheet Project
  • Adding Excel Import Code
  • Adding Data to the Imported Excel File
  • Adding a Sparkline
  • Adding Excel Export Code

View the complete blog and start working directly with Excel files in your JavaScript applications.

For more information visit our SpreadJS product page.

Save 15% with Embarcadero in December

December 5, 2023
SPECIAL OFFER: 15% discount on new licenses of Delphi, C++Builder, and RAD Studio 12 Athens until December 29, 2023!

Embarcadero has announced a Seasonal Sale with a discount of 15% on new perpetual licenses of its popular Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio products in December 2023.

Delphi is a RAD environment for creating cross-platform native applications for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. It is available in the following editions:

C++Builder is an advanced IDE for modern C++, with robust features empowering fast, responsive native applications for Windows.

RAD Studio is a powerful IDE for building multi-platform high-performance native applications in Delphi and modern C++ with powerful visual design tools and integrated toolchains.

The sale expires on December 29, 2023, so be sure to place your order before this date in order to benefit from the discount.

Make your Grids and Spreadsheets More Accessible

December 5, 2023
Handsontable 14.0.0 improves screen reader support and adds new keyboard shortcuts to help make navigation more intuitive and inclusive.

Handsontable is a JavaScript data grid component that provides a spreadsheet-like user experience for web applications. It allows developers to easily integrate data tables into their web pages, enabling users to manipulate data in a familiar and intuitive way.

Handsontable V14 now meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards, making it easier for people with disabilities to use the grid. This release also enhances screen reader compatibility by incorporating ARIA attributes into the HTML markup, ensuring seamless navigation for users of NVDA and JAWS on Windows, and VoiceOver on macOS.

To see a full list of what's new in version 14.0.0, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our Handsontable product page.

Telerik Separates ASP.NET Core and MVC Suites

December 5, 2023
Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core and Telerik UI for ASP.NET MVC are now available to purchase individually, giving developers greater flexibility.

Telerik is a leading software company that offers development tools for web, mobile, and desktop applications. It also provides tools and subscription services for cross-platform application development. Telerik products are used by developers all over the world to create high-quality, user-friendly applications.

Previously, the company's ASP.NET Core and ASP.NET MVC products were only available as part of a bundled package that also included the Kendo UI JavaScript library. However, Telerik is now offering these products individually, giving developers greater flexibility and control over their choice of development tools.

Both products offer 110+ UI components to help developers create high-quality, user-friendly applications, including a wide range of components, such as grids, charts, trees, and editors.

Developers who need access to additional platforms such as Blazor, MAUI, WinForms, WPF, and JavaScript in addition to ASP.NET Core and MVC may be interested in the multi-platform Telerik DevCraft product range: