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Learn How to Test Apps in Android Studio

January 23, 2024
The JetBrains Academy January 2024 update adds a topic that explains how to proactively verify code and functionality before users encounter issues.

JetBrains Academy is an online educational platform designed to help developers advance their programming skills. It provides a holistic approach to learning in which users study the theory and immediately put it into practice by building working applications. The project-based learning environment is integrated with JetBrains IDEs, and allows developers to learn Java, Python, and other programming languages with ease.

The January 2024 release adds a new Android Studio testing topic. Testing forms the backbone of robust Android app development. By meticulously verifying code and app behavior through Android Studio's built-in tools and frameworks, you can detect and resolve issues before they impact users. This new topic delves into the various ways Android Studio empowers developers to ensure their app's quality and deliver a seamless user experience.

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

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

For more information, visit our JetBrains Academy for Organizations product page.

Add Tablix to Your JavaScript Reporting Application

January 23, 2024
Combine the benefits of tables and matrices to organize and present complex data in a structured, easily understandable format.

ActiveReportsJS is a reporting tool for web applications that allows developers and report authors to easily design and display reports within their applications. With a wide range of features, such as drill-down, runtime data filtering, and parameter-driven reports, as well as compatibility with popular frameworks, ActiveReportsJS simplifies the process of creating and managing reports.

A Tablix is a versatile report item that acts as a unified platform for displaying data in table, matrix (cross-tab), and list formats. It offers a flexible layout grid with nested rows and columns, allowing you to structure data for easy analysis and visualization. This empowers you to present detailed information, group data by categories, and summarize key metrics, all within a single report element.

In this blog, MESCIUS Technical Engagement Engineer Joel Parks shows you how to use ActiveReportsJS to add a Tablix control to your JavaScript report. Steps include:

  • Adding a Data Source and Tablix control to your report
  • Binding a Data Source and assigning Rows, Columns, Values, and Totals
  • Formatting the Tablix Cells layout

Read the full blog and give your users the ability to create flexible reports with the ability to adapt to changing data conditions.

Refactor Private PHP Properties in Visual Studio

January 23, 2024
PHP Tools for Visual Studio v1.78.19088 enhances code cleanliness by safely modifying data structures without breaking existing functionality.

PHP Tools for Visual Studio converts Microsoft's IDE into a complete PHP development environment, increasing productivity with features such as smart code analysis, preemptive code completion, integrated debugging, and project management. This single package combines Visual Studio's familiar interface with industry-standard capabilities, allowing you to easily develop PHP applications and websites.

The PHP Tools for Visual Studio v1.78.19088 release adds support for refactoring private properties. This allows you to seamlessly rename, move, and extract private properties within your PHP project. Refactoring effortlessly transforms your code structure into a tidy and maintainable codebase without breaking anything, all within the familiar Visual Studio environment.

To see a full list of what's new in v1.78.19088, see our release notes.

PHP Tools for Visual Studio is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with 1 year of upgrades and support. See our PHP Tools for Visual Studio licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our PHP Tools for Visual Studio product page.

Build Native IoT Automation Apps with MQTT

January 22, 2024
Altova MobileTogether 9.0 lets you build powerful IoT solutions that leverage Message Queuing Telemetry Transport.

Altova MobileTogether is a rapid app development platform that empowers anyone, regardless of coding experience, to build sophisticated data-driven apps for all mobile and desktop platforms. With its visual UI design, drag-and-drop functionality, and powerful Action Tree programming language, MobileTogether streamlines the development process, enabling you to create custom database apps, integrate with backend systems, and deploy secure solutions swiftly and cost-effectively.

The MobileTogether 9.0 release elevates data intelligence to a new level with seamless integration of MQTT, the ubiquitous messaging protocol of the Internet of Things (IoT). This empowers your apps to join the dynamic dialogue between smart devices, enabling real-time data exchange and transformative control across diverse industries. From monitoring critical equipment in manufacturing to optimizing patient care in healthcare, MobileTogether 9.0 unlocks powerful insights and streamlines workflows, empowering you to orchestrate operations with unprecedented precision and efficiency.

To see a full list of what's new in version 9.0, see our release notes.

MobileTogether is licensed per server core as an annual subscription. See our MobileTogether licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our MobileTogether product page.

Easily Find Relevant Data in WPF Grid Apps

January 22, 2024
A search function empowers users to navigate large grid-based datasets efficiently, saving time and boosting productivity.

Searching within a grid enables users to quickly find specific data points by entering search criteria. For large datasets, navigating to specific data points can be a monumental task, often requiring time-consuming manual scrolling. Grid search allows users to pinpoint desired data within seconds, boosting productivity and streamlining analysis. This eliminates the need for tedious browsing and empowers users to quickly identify trends, patterns, and outliers, enabling deeper insights and informed decision-making.

Several WPF grids support searching including:

  • DevExpress WPF Data Grid (part of DevExpress WPF) provides filter searching for massive datasets, highlighting matching results.
  • FlexGrid for WPF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS) offers effortless keyword and advanced filtering across all columns or specific ones.
  • Telerik UI for WPF GridView (part of Telerik UI for WPF) includes intuitive searching for streamlined navigation, with search-as-you-type functionality.
  • Xceed DataGrid for WPF features custom searching for precise grid exploration, and can search every visible column regardless of its data type.
  • Syncfusion WPF DataGrid (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) allows you to quickly search the data displayed in the grid, with customizable highlighting.

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

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