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Syncfusion EJ1 products have been marked as retired.

Transitioning from Essential JS 1 to Essential JS 2

Syncfusion’s Essential JS 1 is the first-generation jQuery-based JavaScript UI framework that has been a staple for developers looking to create interactive and feature-rich web applications. In 2019, Syncfusion announced that Essential JS 1 would no longer be actively developed, marking the beginning of a transition period for users of this library.

Retirement of Essential JS 1

Essential JS 1 has been officially declared a retired product. This means that there will be no further improvements or updates to the EJ1 components. For detailed information on the retirement of Essential JS 1, please refer to the release notes:
Release Notes v20.4.0.44

Why Migrate to Essential JS 2?

Essential JS 2 is the next-generation JavaScript UI library that offers several benefits over its predecessor:

  • Modularity: EJ2 is designed to be more modular, allowing developers to include only the parts they need.
  • Lightweight: The library is built to be lightweight, ensuring faster load times for web applications.
  • Responsive: EJ2 components are responsive out of the box, making it easier to build web applications that work across various devices and screen sizes.
  • No External Dependencies: Unlike EJ1, Essential JS 2 does not rely on external libraries like jQuery, resulting in a cleaner and more streamlined development process.

Compatibility and Migration

To assist with the migration from Essential JS 1 to Essential JS 2, Syncfusion provides comprehensive documentation:

These resources are designed to help developers understand the differences between the two libraries and to provide guidance on how to update their applications accordingly.

Retired Product Details

For those interested in the specifics of the retired versions of the control platforms, Syncfusion has provided documentation outlining the retired product details:

Essential Studio Retired Products

Essential JS 2 Resources

To get started with Essential JS 2, or to find more information, developers can explore the following resources:

Conclusion

While the retirement of Essential JS 1 marks the end of an era, it also signals the beginning of a new chapter with Essential JS 2. Developers are encouraged to embrace the change and take advantage of the improved performance and capabilities offered by the new library.

For any further assistance or questions regarding the migration process, please reach out to Syncfusion’s support team, who are always ready to help.

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