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Ensure Reliable Date Input with Calendar Controls

September 2, 2025
JavaScript calendar controls provide a reliable and intuitive solution for managing date selection in web-based applications.

JavaScript calendar controls are user interface components that allow users to select and edit date values directly within data editing environments, such as forms or grids. These controls typically integrate a visual calendar picker, enabling consistent and accurate date input while reducing manual entry errors. For developers, they simplify validation, support localization, and integrate with various data sources, helping ensure a more efficient and user-friendly experience in web applications that require date-related input or filtering.

Several JavaScript data editor collections offer calendar controls including:

  • DevExtreme Complete Data Editors (part of DevExteme Complete by DevExpress) lets you embed a calendar editor that maintains date-entry consistency in browser‑based apps.
  • KendoReact Data Editors (part of KendoReact by Telerik) allows integration of a responsive calendar for intuitive date selection, supporting customization and keyboard navigation.
  • Wijmo Input and Editors (part of Wijmo by MESCIUS) facilitates calendar‑based date editing within JavaScript UI inputs, ensuring accurate date selection across modern frameworks.
  • Infragistics Ignite UI for React Data Editors (part of Infragistics Ignite UI) facilitates the use of a built‑in calendar editor, enabling developers to deliver precise date input.

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

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Celebrating 15 Year Partnership with RadiantQ

August 11, 2025
ComponentSource and RadiantQ have worked together since 2010 to provide developers with advanced .NET component scheduling solutions.

RadiantQ is a globally recognized developer of high-quality .NET-based UI components, with a clear focus on delivering robust scheduling and planning solutions. Their suite of products empowers developers to create sophisticated project management and resource scheduling interfaces within modern applications. Their offerings span a range of platforms, making them a go-to partner for organizations building cross-platform enterprise solutions.

At the core of RadiantQ’s product line is RadiantQ WPF Gantt, a powerful control set built natively in WPF for performance and elegance. With features like effort-driven scheduling, progress tracking, localization, flexible printing, and intuitive data binding, developers gain a complete toolkit for building dynamic, enterprise-grade scheduling applications.

Through its partnership with RadiantQ, ComponentSource is able to extend a compelling catalog of UI components to its global customer base. By offering RadiantQ’s specialized Gantt solutions, ComponentSource addresses a niche for customers seeking advanced project visualization tools, while ensuring worldwide access, licensing support, and regional purchasing convenience. This collaboration reinforces ComponentSource’s role as a trusted distributor of software components from leading vendors around the world.

RadiantQ WPF Gantt is licensed per named developer. It allows royalty-free distribution within your organization. It includes a one-year subscription with support and updates, while the Source Edition adds full source code and priority support. See our RadiantQ WPF Gantt licensing page for more details.

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Manage Events Easily with a Built-In Scheduler

July 15, 2025
Blazorise 1.8 adds a powerful Scheduler component with Day, Week, and Month views, editing features, drag-and-drop, and recurring event support.

Blazorise is a versatile component library that empowers developers to build modern and feature-rich web applications using Blazor, a client-side web development framework from Microsoft. It offers a comprehensive collection of user interface components, including buttons, forms, charts, and navigation elements, all built with accessibility and responsiveness in mind.

The Blazorise 1.8 update introduces a new Scheduler component that enables developers to implement robust calendar and event management functionality directly within their applications. Built entirely with Blazorise core components and free from third-party dependencies, the Scheduler offers a clean and consistent development experience while ensuring full customization and extensibility. It supports multiple calendar views such as Day, Week, and Month, along with essential features like in-place editing, drag-and-drop event management, and recurring event handling. This addition improves the development of scheduling interfaces, making it easier to deliver user-friendly and interactive planning tools.

To see a full list of what’s new in version 1.8, see our release notes.

Blazorise is licensed per developer and is runtime royalty free. Licenses include a 1 year subscription for updates and premium support. Professional, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus editions are available, each offering tailored levels of support and service to meet varying business needs. See our Blazorise licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our Blazorise product page.

Integrate Rich Calendaring with Minimal Code

May 20, 2025
Offer flexible views, color-coded events, and drag-and-drop rescheduling so users can take full control of their calendar.

Calendars are specialized components that allow developers to present and manage dates and events directly within their applications. They provide ready-made interfaces for selecting dates and displaying scheduled items while synchronizing with external services such as Microsoft 365 and Google Calendar. Common use cases include online booking systems for reserving resources, shift planning tools for staff schedules, and customer-facing appointment portals in industries like healthcare or personal services. By leveraging these calendar components, teams deliver polished, reliable scheduling experiences with minimal effort.

Several .NET Winforms UI suites offer a calendar component including:

  • MindFusion.WinForms Pack lets you embed interactive calendar controls with customizable views, recurrence rules, and event management for scheduling applications.
  • Bunifu UI WinForms allows you to add sleek calendar widgets featuring animations, themes, date-pickers, and range selection for improved scheduling.
  • Telerik UI for WinForms facilitates calendar controls with multiple view modes, data binding, localization, and event highlighting for enterprise scheduling.
  • DevExpress WinForms lets you integrate feature-rich calendar components with customizable appointment templates, resource grouping, and flexible navigation views.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our .NET Winforms UI suites comparison.

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Deliver Superior Scheduling in Blazor Apps

April 28, 2025
From recurring events to real-time updates, these flexible .NET Blazor scheduling controls simplify task planning and improve team coordination.

Scheduling controls offer an intuitive interface for efficient task, appointment, and resource management. Real-time updates, automated scheduling, and conflict detection ensure seamless team and workflow coordination. Users can personalize views, preferences, and recurring events, enhancing productivity and user experience. Integrated with backend systems and APIs, these tools support dynamic data, making them ideal for workforce management, appointment booking, and project planning in industries such as healthcare, finance, and customer service.

Several .NET Blazor User Interface suites offer scheduling controls including:

  • Nevron Open Vision for .NET provides advanced scheduling functionalities with customizable calendar views and appointment management.
  • jQWidgets offers a comprehensive suite of widgets, including a scheduler for event management, resource booking, and customizable time scales.
  • DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor provides robust scheduling controls enabling interactive appointment management, resource scheduling, and integration with data sources.
  • Telerik UI for Blazor facilitates intuitive scheduling with rich event handling, customizable views (day, week, month), and recurring appointment support for Blazor applications.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our .NET Blazor UI suites comparison.

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