Charts News

Explore Dashboard Insights with Versatile Charts

October 27, 2025
DevExpress Blazor enables data to be transformed into engaging visuals with a wide range of chart types for greater clarity and flexibility.

DevExpress Blazor (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) helps you create high-impact user experiences for both Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssembly using C#. The Blazor UI Component Library ships with a comprehensive set of native components (including a DataGrid, Pivot Grid, Scheduler, Chart, Data Editors and Reporting).

DevExpress Blazor provide comprehensive chart types that allow developers to present data in the most effective and readable format for any scenario. With support for a wide range of 2D chart options, including standard, stacked, and financial views, developers can accurately visualize trends, comparisons, and relationships within their applications. These charts integrate seamlessly into interactive dashboards, enabling real-time data analysis and clear visual storytelling. The flexibility of the chart types ensures precise data representation, while built-in export capabilities simplify sharing insights across platforms and reports, supporting the creation of professional, data-driven interfaces with minimal effort.

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

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Optimize Chart Layout with Flexible Legend Positions

October 21, 2025
LightningChart Python v2.0 adds adaptive legend positioning with control over placement to optimize readability and create visually balanced charts.

LightningChart Python is a high-performance visualization library designed for real-time analytics and large-scale data rendering. Utilizing GPU acceleration and WebGL, it efficiently processes millions of data points in 2D and 3D with smooth, interactive visuals. Some example chart types include Line graphs, Scatter plots, Heatmaps, Area plots, Box plots, 3D Surface graphs and Mesh plots, and it supports UI elements such as CustomTicks, interval Bands and Constant Lines. It seamlessly integrates with Python’s data ecosystem, including numpy, pandas, and GUI frameworks like PyQt and PySide, making it a powerful tool for interactive dashboards, financial analytics, scientific simulations, and engineering applications.

The LightningChart Python v2.0 update introduces flexible legend positioning, giving developers precise control over where legends appear within their charts. This enhancement allows legends to be placed above, below, beside, or inside the chart area, enabling better use of available space and improved readability across different layouts. By adapting legend placement to suit varying screen sizes, data densities, and design requirements, developers can create cleaner, more efficient visualizations that align seamlessly with their application’s user interface and presentation goals.

To see a full list of what's new in v2.0, see our release notes.

LightningChart Python offers two licensing options: the subscription-based Data Scientist License for internal, non-public facing usage and the perpetual, per-seat Software Developer License for commercial use with professional support and deployment keys. Both licenses allow one active session per user, with developer licenses assigned individually. See our LightningChart Python licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our LightningChart Python product page.

Turn Structured Data into Impactful Visuals

October 21, 2025
Bar and column charts transform complex datasets into accessible, readable graphics, great for both business users and data analysts.

Column and bar charts form fundamental visualization tools in many charting suites. These chart types use vertical (column) or horizontal (bar) bars to represent quantitative data across categories, making them ideal for straightforward comparisons. Typically, you can display single or multiple series, stack values to show cumulative totals, or group categories to highlight differences. Their simplicity and clarity make column and bar charts a staple in dashboards, business reports, and analytics applications where rapid insight is required.

Several ASP.NET Core chart controls offer support for column & bar charts including:

  • DevExpress ASP.NET Core Chart (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) includes support for both column and bar series, with examples for stacked variations.
  • ComponentOne Charts for ASP.NET MVC (part of ComponentOne Studio ASP.NET MVC by MESCIUS) supports both column and bar charts and offers stacked and floating bars.
  • Telerik ASP.NET Core Chart (part of Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core) supports column and bar series, allowing developers to choose orientation and stack/group features.
  • Infragistics ASP.NET Core Charts (part of Infragistics Professional) offers a range of chart types including bar and column, allowing for 2D and 3D variations and layering.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our ASP.NET Core chart controls comparison.

Compare ASP.NET Core Chart Controls

Build Charts Faster in React Apps

October 17, 2025
Highcharts 12.4 introduces improved React integration, making it easier to incorporate interactive data visualizations directly within React workflows.

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.

Highcharts has introduced a major update for React developers, focusing on a smoother and more natural experience when working with charts in React applications. The newly refined API now mirrors common React patterns, allowing developers to write less boilerplate and avoid workarounds. Integration is more seamless too - custom React components can be passed directly into chart configurations, enabling dynamic, reusable elements like tooltips and data-fetching containers without resorting to hacks. The update also brings full support for ECMAScript Modules (ESM), aligning with modern JavaScript standards and enabling better build optimization. With this release, Highcharts continues to provide a comprehensive set of chart types, from basic line graphs to advanced stock visualizations, all within a React-friendly environment.

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.

Elevate Reports with Dynamic 3D Visualizations

October 15, 2025
Stimulsoft Reports.JS 2025.4.1 adds new 3D Surface and Area charts for richer, more dynamic data visualization with depth and clarity.

Stimulsoft Reports.JS provides a robust reporting toolkit designed specifically for JavaScript applications. This library leverages a client-side architecture, offering a pure JavaScript report engine for efficient report rendering directly within web browsers. The solution includes a user-friendly report designer for building reports with various data sources and visualizations, along with a report viewer for seamless integration and display within your JavaScript applications. This eliminates the need for server-side dependencies or browser plugins, simplifying the development process for embedding powerful reporting functionalities into your web projects.

The Stimulsoft Reports.JS 2025.4.1 update introduces new 3D Surface and Area charts that enhance data visualization capabilities in reports and dashboards. These charts allow developers to represent complex data relationships with added depth and perspective, improving analytical clarity and user comprehension. By visualizing three-dimensional data and trends more effectively, developers can deliver more informative and visually engaging reporting solutions without additional complexity in implementation.

To see a full list of what's new in 2025.4.1, see our release notes.

Stimulsoft Reports.JS is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Stimulsoft Reports.JS licensing page for full details.

Stimulsoft Reports.JS is available individually or as part of Stimulsoft Ultimate.