Progress Releases Over 50 Free Enterprise-grade UI Components for React Developers
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Progress (PRGS) has announced the release of over 50 free enterprise-grade UI components from its KendoReact™ library, making professional development tools more accessible to the React community. The offering includes popular components like DropDownList, DatePicker, MultiSelect, and Buttons, along with React Data Grid features and four professional themes.
According to the 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, nearly 42% of professional developers use React. The initiative aims to democratize access to high-quality UI components and accelerate business application development. Progress is also launching a 2-week virtual Dev Challenge for innovative uses of the free KendoReact UI components, with categories including best app showcase and best use of Generative AI.
Positive
- Expanding market reach by offering free access to previously paid enterprise-grade UI components
- Strategic move to capture larger share of React developer market (42% of professional developers)
- Potential for increased adoption of premium KendoReact features through free tier exposure
Negative
- Potential revenue impact from making previously paid components available for free
- Risk of cannibalization of premium KendoReact subscriptions
Developers gain access to market-leading components and UI customization tools free of charge
BURLINGTON, Mass., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced that it is offering over 50 enterprise-grade UI components from Progress® KendoReact™, the most comprehensive React UI library for business application development, for free. This extends the availability of professional-grade development tools to the broader React community to accelerate the creation of compelling, high-performance applications.
According to the 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, nearly
“Our goal is to empower developers to build high-performing business applications with ease, leveraging the latest advancements in app development,” said Loren Jarrett, EVP and General Manager, Digital Experience, Progress. “By offering some of our most popular React UI components for free, we are not only fueling the growth of the React ecosystem but also fostering innovation and success within the developer community. With the right tools, developers can accelerate their workflows, overcome challenges and bring their ideas to life faster.”
In addition to the extensive selection of sought-after React UI components, including DropDownList, DatePicker, MultiSelect and Buttons, developers gain free access to multiple features of the React Data Grid, four professionally designed themes and Figma UI kits as well as learning resources. These assets and resources enable developers to create distinctive user interfaces while maintaining high-quality standards. For those new to React, the free components provide an opportunity to experiment and achieve quick results before committing to deeper exploration of the library.
Along with the launch, Progress is hosting a 2-week virtual Dev Challenge for the most innovative use of the free KendoReact UI components. App submissions are accepted in several categories, including best app showcase, best use of Generative AI and best use of Progress ThemeBuilder and Figma design kits for beautiful and efficient user experience. Those interested in joining the Dev Challenge can sign up here.
KendoReact is the most comprehensive and robust React UI component library for streamlined business application development. With 120+ accessible, comprehensive and customizable React components, four built-in themes and a wealth of supporting resources, it enhances developer productivity, freeing time for the user experience and business logic of their apps.
KendoReact Free is available today. For more information, visit https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui.
About Progress
Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible AI-powered applications and digital experiences with agility and ease. Customers get a trusted provider in Progress, with the products, expertise and vision they need to succeed. Over 4 million developers and technologists at hundreds of thousands of enterprises depend on Progress. Learn more at www.progress.com.
Progress and KendoReact are trademarks or registered trademarks of Progress Software Corporation and/or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates in the US and other countries. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Press Contacts:
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Progress
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