Introducing BoldDocServer: An Office Online Server Alternative for SharePoint Server

TL;DR: Syncfusion introduces BoldDocServer, a new solution for browser-based Word, Excel, and PDF experiences in SharePoint Server. With Office Online Server support ending on December 31, 2026, BoldDocServer gives organizations a new option to continue supported document viewing, editing, review, and collaboration while keeping SharePoint as the document repository. Why BoldDocServer, and why now? December … [Read more…]

The Week in Charts (11/10/26)

View the video of this post here. Next Wednesday (11/18) at 2 PM ET, I’ll be joining YCharts for a live webinar: The Charts That Matter Now. With inflation remaining stubbornly high, Treasury yields at their highest levels in over two decades, and AI capital spending reaching unprecedented heights, investors have no shortage of things to … [Read more…]

7 Signs of Technical Debt in Vibe Coding and How to Refactor

TL;DR: Vibe coding helps developers build features quickly, but repeated AI-generated changes can leave behind duplicated logic, inconsistent patterns, and code that is difficult to maintain. Learn seven warning signs of technical debt, how to audit a feature across its changes, and a practical approach for deciding what to refactor. Introduction A developer asks an … [Read more…]

Build AI-Powered PDF Workflows in .NET MAUI with Smart PDF Viewer

TL;DR: Want to make PDF workflows smarter in your .NET MAUI applications? The Syncfusion Smart PDF Viewer brings AI-powered document summarization, question answering, sensitive data redaction, and automatic form filling into one component. In this blog, learn how to integrate these features using Azure OpenAI and build more efficient document experiences across Android, iOS, macOS, … [Read more…]

The Week in Charts (11/4/26)

View the video of this post here. Your Financial Life Is Complicated. Your Financial Plan Shouldn’t Be. As your wealth grows, so does the complexity of managing it. Investments, taxes, retirement, and estate planning all require important decisions that shouldn’t be made in isolation. That’s where Creative Planning comes in. With a dedicated wealth manager and … [Read more…]

Jev AI vs. Structured-Output LLMs: Which One Should You Actually Use?

TL;DR: Choosing between Jev AI and structured-output LLMs? It comes down to the task. Jev AI is great for quick decisions like categorizing, scoring, and routing, while structured-output LLMs handle tasks like extracting data, explaining results, and planning. Need both? You can combine them. Just remember: well-formatted output doesn’t always mean a correct decision. Test … [Read more…]

How to Compare PDF Documents in JavaScript Using Syncfusion PDF Viewer

TL;DR: Manually comparing PDF versions can be slow and error-prone. This blog shows how to use the JavaScript PDF Viewer to automatically detect content added, deleted, or modified between PDF revisions. Learn how to implement side-by-side comparison with the built-in PDF Comparer and build custom comparison experiences using semantic comparison APIs. These capabilities help reduce … [Read more…]

How to Build Interactive Blazor Sunburst Charts for Hierarchical Data

TL;DR: Want to make hierarchical data easier to explore and understand? Discover how the new Blazor Sunburst Chart in 2026 Volume 3 helps users navigate complex hierarchies, uncover insights faster, and explore data through intuitive drill-down interactions. This guide covers data modeling, validation, and production-ready implementation techniques. Have you ever needed to visualize organizational structures, … [Read more…]

From HTML to Structured Content: Why We Built the Modern Rich Text Editor

TL;DR: Traditional HTML editing can become challenging when applications need consistent, structured content. That’s why Syncfusion introduced its Modern Rich Text Editor in Essential Studio 2026 Volume 3 as a preview. Built on ProseMirror, it brings schema-driven editing and JSON-based document management. Explore why we built it, how HTML and JSON compare, and how to … [Read more…]

How to Build Resizable Layouts with the .NET MAUI Grid Splitter

TL;DR: Learn how to build flexible, multi-pane interfaces in .NET MAUI applications using the Syncfusion Grid Splitter. Explore how to configure pane sizes, horizontal and vertical splitters, and collapsible sections to create adaptable multi-pane layouts. Applications often need to display multiple views on the same screen, so efficient space management is key to the user … [Read more…]