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Adopt SSDF to Secure Your Software Supply Chain

August 6, 2024
Attend the ActiveState webinar and learn how to ensure your supply chain is protected with Secure Software Development Framework guidelines.

ActiveState Platform enables you to build, certify and resolve your open source languages, automate your build engineering cycle, dependency management and check for threats and license compliance. Choose from ready-to-install open source language distributions for ActivePerl, ActivePython, ActiveTcl and ActiveGo. ActiveState Platform has advanced security features to manage and resolve security vulnerabilities within your projects.

On Thursday, August 15th at 1:00 PM EDT, ActiveState will be presenting a webinar highlighting U.S. Government best practices for securing your software supply chain.

You will learn how ISVs can comply with new Federal Government regulations related to Open Source use, and how the ActiveState Platform can help on this front. Key topics include:

  • Government mandates for secure software development practices.
  • How to secure open source in your software supply chain.
  • Adopting SSDF practices more easily with automation.
  • How to meet attestation requirements.
  • Reducing Mean Time to Remediation with increased open source observability.

Register for the Webinar today, and mark your calendar for August 15th!

ActiveState Platform is licensed per developer as an Annual license. See our ActiveState Platform licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our ActiveState Platform product page.

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.

Let Users Tailor Your Grid by Resizing Columns

August 5, 2024
Expanding or resizing grid columns allows users to focus on specific data points, improving readability through optimized column widths.

Column resizing in a datagrid empowers users to dynamically adjust column widths, enhancing data visibility and analysis. By dragging column boundaries, users can prioritize information, reveal hidden content, and improve readability. This flexibility accommodates diverse screen sizes, data volumes, and user preferences, ultimately optimizing the datagrid's usability for various tasks like data entry, reporting, and analysis.

Several WPF grid controls offer support for expanding and resizing columns including:

  • DevExpress WPF Data Grid offers flexible column resizing with options for manual adjustment, automatic best fit, and granular control over column widths.
  • Telerik UI for WPF GridView provides intuitive column resizing capabilities, allowing users to dynamically adjust column widths for optimal data visualization.
  • Infragistics XamDataGrid for WPF (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) enables customizable column resizing via manual, auto-fit, and programmatic adjustments.
  • Syncfusion WPF DataGrid (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) supports efficient column resizing with features like drag-and-drop, auto-fit, and programmatic control.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our WPF grid controls comparison.

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Provide Clear Interaction Points for Users

August 5, 2024
Button controls are vital UI elements that enhance user experience by providing clear targets for user actions and preserving design consistency.

Button controls are specialized tools within design and content management systems that facilitate the creation, customization, and management of buttons. These controls empower users to effortlessly tailor button appearance, size, color, and functionality without requiring coding expertise, streamlining the design process and enhancing user interface consistency across digital platforms.

Several Angular data editor collections offer button editor controls including:

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

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Reduce Server Load to Accelerate Data Processing

August 2, 2024
List & Label 29.003 adds advanced caching mechanisms to reduce server load and make data intensive operations faster and more responsive.

List & Label by combit is a software development toolkit that empowers developers to integrate comprehensive reporting functionalities into their desktop, web, and cloud applications. It offers features such as data binding, complex data visualization, and a user-friendly report designer, along with printing, exporting, and previewing capabilities. List & Label operates independently of programming languages and data sources, providing developers with the flexibility to design and deliver informative reports within their development environment.

The List & Label 29.003 service pack introduces multiple caching mechanisms to optimize performance during operations involving large data structures within the Web Designer. With these mechanisms, the system significantly reduces the frequency of resource-intensive web server requests, thereby decreasing the load on the server. This approach optimizes resource utilization by storing frequently accessed data in temporary storage, thus decreasing the need for repeated data retrieval from the server. The result is faster data processing and improved response times, which is especially beneficial when handling complex design scenarios that demand extensive data processing.

To see a full list of what's new in 29.003, see our release notes.

List & Label is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our List & Label licensing page for full details.

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