TL;DR: Document processing is a critical part of modern .NET applications, from generating PDFs and Excel reports to creating Word documents, converting file formats, extracting data from PDFs, and automating presentations. This article explores seven common document automation scenarios and shows how developers can build scalable, server-side solutions without relying on Microsoft Office or platform-specific … [Read more…]
TL;DR: AI coding agents often consume thousands of tokens while scanning repositories, analyzing logs, and generating detailed responses. This article compares Headroom and Caveman, two open-source tools that reduce token usage from different directions. Learn how input compression, output optimization, and Syncfusion Code Studio integrations can help lower AI costs while maintaining productivity and development … [Read more…]
.NET MAUI continues to evolve as Microsoft focuses on improving performance, reliability, developer productivity, and the native application experience across Android, iOS, Mac Catalyst, and Windows. In this webinar, Principal Product Manager David Ortinau from Microsoft explored the improvements arriving with .NET MAUI in .NET 11 and demonstrated how developers can begin applying them to … [Read more…]
View the video of this post here. This week’s post is sponsored by YCharts. Advisors have a lot on their plate: client meetings, portfolio construction, investment research, and keeping up with an endless stream of market developments. All of that takes time away from the part of the job that matters most: working with clients and … [Read more…]
TL;DR: Give your AI coding agent one Syncfusion setup prompt before it starts coding. The onboarding flow detects your project platform, installs the appropriate Syncfusion skill pack, checks licensing requirements, and optionally connects your agent to current Syncfusion documentation through MCP. No Syncfusion account or product license is required to install or explore Syncfusion Agent … [Read more…]
View the video of this post here. Enjoying this newsletter? Don’t miss the next one. Subscribe to The Week in Charts Here to get it directly in your inbox. The most important charts and themes in markets and investing… 1) Moving One Step Closer to a Debt Crisis The US National Debt is now $40 trillion. … [Read more…]
TL;DR: The Syncfusion Toolkit for .NET MAUI continues to grow with its fifth open-source release, introducing the Grid Splitter and the Interactive Viewer to build resizable layouts and rich content-viewing experiences. The release also includes performance improvements, stability enhancements, and bug fixes to help developers create more responsive and maintainable cross-platform applications. Building flexible, interactive … [Read more…]
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TL;DR: Selecting the correct DataManager adaptor is one of the most important decisions when integrating React Gantt Chart with a backend service. Different adaptors support different API patterns, request formats, and response contracts, which can directly affect data loading, CRUD operations, performance, and maintainability. This guide helps you choose the right DataManager adaptor for your … [Read more…]
TL;DR: Your AI application works today, but what happens when it needs to connect with more tools, data sources, and business systems? Model Context Protocol (MCP) provides a consistent way for AI applications to interact with external resources. The MCP Handbook explains the concepts, architecture, and implementation patterns needed to build AI solutions that remain … [Read more…]