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Simplify Chart Creation in React Applications

August 14, 2024
KendoReact v8.2.0 (2024 Q3) adds a chart wizard component, reducing the complexity of chart creation in React apps and saving development time.

KendoReact by Telerik is a professional UI kit of more than 120 responsive and customizable native UI and data visualization components for React developers. Designed to save time building powerful high performance React applications, it helps ensure a modern, consistent look-and-feel across your application's user interface.

KendoReact v8.2.0, part of the 2024 Q3 release, adds a new chart wizard component, enhancing the developer experience by streamlining the chart creation process. This component provides a simple and intuitive interface that enables React developers to quickly create charts from a data-bound component or an external source. It guides you through a chart's configuration, allowing you to set up the chart type, title, series, legend, area, value axis, category axis and data source. This reduces the potential for errors in the chart setup whilst saving development time by reducing the complexity of building interactive data visualizations within React apps.

To see a full list of what’s new in 2024 Q3 (v8.2.0), see our release notes.

KendoReact is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with a 1 year support subscription, which is available in 3 tiers: Lite, Priority or Ultimate. See our KendoReact licensing page for full details.

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Improve Chart Interactivity with Series Selection

August 13, 2024
Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF 24.1 helps uncover insights and enhance user experiences with customizable chart series selection.

Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF is a comprehensive suite of UI controls designed to streamline development and enhance the user experience of desktop applications. Boasting over 100 components, it offers a rich set of functionalities, including data visualization tools, high-performance grids, and modern UI elements that mimic the look and feel of Microsoft Office. These feature-packed libraries empower developers to craft powerful, visually appealing applications with a consistent user experience.

The Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF 24.1 release offers enhanced chart interactivity with the new series selection feature. Applicable to category, financial, and radial charts, this feature allows users to select individual series and visually differentiate them using color changes or adding focus outlines. Developers have granular control over selection behavior, choosing to affect entire series or specific data items, and can manage multiple selections simultaneously. This functionality proves invaluable for highlighting data patterns and trends, facilitating comparisons between data points.

To see a full list of what's new in 24.1, see our release notes for Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF.

Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with 1, 2 or 3 year support and maintenance subscription. See our Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF licensing page for full details.

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Enhance Data Interaction in Your JavaScript Charts

August 6, 2024
LightningChart JS v6.0.0 introduces enhanced cursor capabilities for improved display of data points in 3D charts and large point clouds.

LightningChart JS is a high-performance JavaScript charting library optimized for real-time data visualization. Leveraging WebGL and GPU acceleration, it enables developers to create interactive, complex charts capable of handling massive datasets with high refresh rates. Ideal for applications demanding rapid data updates and smooth interactions, LightningChart JS provides a robust API for customization and integration into web-based projects.

The LightningChart JS v6.0.0 update introduces enhanced cursor capabilities, providing developers with greater control over cursor behavior and appearance. New features include custom cursor shapes, dynamic cursor updates based on data points, and precise cursor positioning, allowing for more informative and interactive visualizations. These improvements facilitate the creation of tailored user experiences and enable developers to effectively convey complex data insights through intuitive cursor interactions.

LightningChart JS v6.0.0 cursor improvements include:

  • Revamped Cursor API: Built-in support for displaying multiple values, better default cursor formatting, and 3D chart compatibility.
  • Cursors for Large Point Clouds: Optimized for applications with massive point cloud series, handling tens of millions of data points.
  • Simplified Customization: Enhanced default formatting reduces the need for custom cursor formatting.

To see a full list of what's new in v6.0.0, see our release notes.

LightningChart JS is licensed based on method of deployment with options including SaaS Developer Licenses, Application Developer Licenses, and Publisher Developer Licenses. Each license is perpetual and includes 1 year subscription for technical support and software updates. See our LightningChart JS licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our LightningChart JS product page.

Incorporate Custom Data Visualizations into Svelte

July 31, 2024
The new Highcharts for Svelte integration lets you utilize all of Highcharts' powerful features while maintaining the minimalist approach of Svelte.

Highcharts is a JavaScript charting framework that allows web developers and data analysts to generate dynamic, visually appealing charts and graphs for websites and web applications. It can display a variety of chart types, including line, spline, area, column, bar, pie, scatter, and many more. Highcharts is well-known for its ease of use, rich documentation, and ability to handle huge datasets efficiently. Features include responsive design, accessibility support, and cross-browser compatibility. Its customization capabilities allow users to create bespoke data visualizations that increase engagement and provide insightful data presentations.

The new Highcharts for Svelte integration is a lightweight package that seamlessly integrates Highcharts' robust visualization capabilities into Svelte applications, providing a streamlined approach to creating interactive and dynamic charts while retaining the performance benefits of the Svelte framework. Svelte is a component-based front-end framework that, unlike standard techniques, compiles code during the build process rather than relying on the browser for runtime performance optimization. This revolutionary approach results in smaller, faster apps with a developer experience that promotes simplicity and efficiency, making it ideal for creating high-performance web interfaces. By combining the powerful capabilities of the Highcharts API with the sleek, minimalistic nature of Svelte, Highcharts for Svelte makes incorporating robust, custom data visualizations into your Svelte projects painless.

For more information see the Introducing Highcharts for Svelte blog post.

Highcharts Core is licensed on an annual or perpetual basis, OEM licenses, and Advantage Renewals. It is licensed per Developer and has several license options including Internal, SaaS, SaaS+, and Self Hosted. See our Highcharts Core licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Highcharts Core product page.

Make Sankey Diagrams More Accessible in Angular

July 31, 2024
Kendo UI for Angular v16.5 makes Sankey diagrams more versatile and accessible by adding keyboard navigation and RTL (Right-to-Left) support.

Kendo UI by Telerik is a comprehensive suite of JavaScript UI components designed to accelerate web application development. Offering pre-built, customizable elements for grids, charts, schedulers, and more, it streamlines UI creation across popular frameworks like jQuery, Angular, React, and Vue. Key features include responsive design, accessibility, and high performance, enhancing user experience. Developers benefit from reduced development time, consistent UI patterns, and the ability to build feature-rich applications faster.

The Kendo UI for Angular v16.5.0 update (part of Kendo UI 2024 Q2) enhances the Sankey Diagram component with support for keyboard navigation and Right-to-Left (RTL) accessibility features. Keyboard navigation allows users to interact with the diagram using only their keyboard, making it more accessible to users with disabilities. RTL support ensures that the component is usable in languages written from right to left, such as Arabic and Hebrew, broadening its applicability and usability in international contexts. These additions collectively enhance the user experience, making the component more versatile and inclusive for a diverse range of users and applications.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Q2 (v16.5.0), see our release notes.

Kendo UI is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with a one year support subscription, which is available in three tiers: Lite, Priority or Ultimate. See our Kendo UI licensing page for full details.

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