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View Code Analysis Results in Visual Studio

June 2, 2025
Qodana 2025.1 adds a new Visual Studio plugin which makes it easier to view inspection results and sync with Qodana directly within the IDE.

Qodana by JetBrains is a static code analysis tool that seamlessly integrates with your CI/CD pipeline, bringing the powerful inspection capabilities of JetBrains IDEs directly into your workflow. It scans codebases for over 2,500 potential issues, including performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and bad coding practices, granting developers, QA engineers, and team leads comprehensive insights to improve code quality, maintainability, and overall project health. Qodana can analyze code written in 60+ languages including Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Kotlin, Python, Go, and C#.

The Qodana 2025.1 release introduces Visual Studio integration which enables developers to review inspection results without leaving their development environment. With the new Qodana plugin, users can explore detailed inspection reports directly within Visual Studio, improving visibility, code quality and helping catch potential issues. Additionally, the plugin connects seamlessly to Qodana Cloud, allowing teams to track issues across repositories and maintain consistent code standards.

To see a full list of what's new in 2025.1, see our release notes.

Qodana is licensed per user as a commercial annual subscription. See our Qodana licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our Qodana product page.

Hankinsoft Development Joins ComponentSource

May 30, 2025
ComponentSource partners with Hankinsoft Development to provide developers with robust database management tools.

ComponentSource, a leading provider of software development tools, has announced a new partnership with Hankinsoft Development, Inc., a specialist in database management solutions. This collaboration aims to empower developers to access to advanced database clients across macOS, iOS and Windows, helping them manage data more efficiently and deliver new features faster.

Hankinsoft Development, Inc. is renowned for its user-friendly, high-performance applications designed by experienced developers. Their flagship product, SQLPro Studio, unifies connections to Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite and more within a single, elegant interface. Intelligent autocomplete, tabbed query editing, multi-result viewing and an intuitive schema browser combine to reduce context switching and expedite development tasks.

By partnering with Hankinsoft, ComponentSource broadens its catalog to include industry-leading database tooling alongside its extensive library of integrations and development frameworks. This addition reinforces ComponentSource’s commitment to delivering best-in-class software solutions, simplifying procurement for teams that require cross-platform database clients without compromising on performance or security.

SQLPro Studio is licensed per user as an annual subscription or a perpetual license, with subscriptions renewing yearly for full features, updates and support, while perpetual licenses provide permanent access to all minor updates in a single major version. See our SQLPro Studio licensing page for full details.

For more information visit our Hankinsoft Development brand page.

Connect Directly to Oracle XML Data

May 30, 2025
Work natively with Oracle XML structures for faster processing and improved data consistency.

Oracle support in an XML tool refers to the tool’s ability to integrate with Oracle databases for handling XML data, enabling users to query, transform, and validate XML content stored within Oracle systems. This includes compatibility with Oracle’s native XML DB features, such as XMLType columns and XQuery support, allowing developers to efficiently manage structured and semi-structured data directly within the database environment. This improves data interchange and storage, reducing the need for external processing and improving performance and maintainability when working with complex data models in enterprise applications.

Several structured document tools support Oracle, including:

  • Oxygen XML Editor Enterprise by Syncro Soft allows you to connect to Oracle databases and efficiently edit, query, and validate XML content stored within Oracle XML DB.
  • Altova XMLSpy Enterprise XML Editor lets you map, transform, and query Oracle XMLType data using XQuery and XPath with full database connectivity and editing tools.
  • Stylus Studio XML Enterprise Suite facilitates Oracle integration by converting XQuery into optimized SQL, enabling direct access and manipulation of Oracle XML structures.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our structured document tools comparison.

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Generate PDFs from Spreadsheet Data

May 30, 2025
Enable users to export spreadsheets to PDF files directly within a JavaScript web application, whilst retaining the original content and styling.

Exporting a spreadsheet to PDF from a JavaScript application is a widely used feature that allows users to generate portable, print-ready documents directly from the browser. It converts the contents of a spreadsheet, such as cell data, formulas, formatting, charts, and images into a Portable Document Format (PDF) file. This capability ensures that the data, formatting, and layout from the original spreadsheet are preserved without relying on external applications or manual intervention. It is particularly useful for generating reports, invoices, or records that need to be shared, printed, or archived in a fixed format. By enabling PDF generation directly within the web application, developers can offer users a straightforward method to archive, print, or share spreadsheet content in a consistent and professional format across devices and platforms.

Several JavaScript spreadsheet components allow you to export to PDF, including:

  • SpreadJS by MESCIUS enables users to convert complex spreadsheet content, including formulas and styling, directly to PDF within a JavaScript application.
  • Telerik Spreadsheet jQuery (part of Kendo UI) provides an integrated PDF export option that retains the structure and styling of the spreadsheet for uniform document output.
  • Jspreadsheet Pro, through the export to PDF extension, facilitates the export of spreadsheet content to PDF, ensuring the integrity of the original document.
  • Syncfusion Spreadsheet JavaScript (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) allows you to save spreadsheet documents as PDF files, preserving layout and style.

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

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Unify PDF Content with Combined Documents

May 29, 2025
Merge multiple PDF documents to maintain consistent formatting, simplify navigation, reduce storage and improve sharing.

Merging PDFs involves combining two or more separate PDF files into a single cohesive document, preserving the original formatting and quality of each page. This process improves file management by reducing clutter and making it easier to locate and share information, while also minimizing storage overhead. Benefits include consistent headers and footers across pages and simplified collaboration through a single master file for review and annotation. Common use cases include uniting research articles for academic literature reviews, and creating unified project portfolios or client presentations.

Several .NET WPF components offer PDF merging including:

  • LEADTOOLS PDF lets you merge multiple PDF documents programmatically with precise page ordering, robust error handling, and flexible merge settings.
  • IronPDF for .NET allows you to merge PDF files in C# or VB.NET environments, supporting custom bookmarks, compression, and encryption.
  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) facilitates merging PDFs with intuitive UI controls and seamless bookmark preservation.
  • Telerik UI PDF for WPF (part of Telerik UI for WPF) lets you merge PDF pages using drag-and-drop and supports configurable headers and high-fidelity rendering.

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

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