The Good Tech Companies - The Top JavaScript Reporting Tools

Episode Date: August 21, 2024

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-top-javascript-reporting-tools. Explore the top JavaScript reporting tools and their not...able features for your applications in this review of leading options. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check exclusive content about #web-development, #mobile-development, #javascript, #reporting-tool, #reporting, #devops, #good-company, #javascript-tools, and more. This story was written by: @mesciusinc. Learn more about this writer by checking @mesciusinc's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Review the leading JavaScript reporting tools and their notable features.

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Starting point is 00:00:00 This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. The top JavaScript reporting tools by MESCIUS Inc. Integrating seamlessly into your web applications, JavaScript reporting tools provide an easy way to extract and present data. With pre-made design templates, data visualization tools, and customization options to generate user-centric reports, you can quickly gather insights for better decision-making. While many options are available, certain products may best
Starting point is 00:00:30 serve your business depending on their features, ease of use, and affordability. That said, we've reviewed some of the top JavaScript reporting tools. Essential attributes of JavaScript reporting tools. Are you trying to boost sales, develop products, better manage inventory, or improve any other parts of the business? It starts with your data. You need fast, digestible insights that provide a snapshot and tell you how to enhance performance. That's precisely what JavaScript reporting tools offer, a quick way to build custom reports within your web applications. For our evaluation, we looked at how each of these products could best support your reporting and overall business goals. Below are some of the key attributes way evaluated compatibility with popular developer frameworks. Determines how well
Starting point is 00:01:15 the reporting tools work within different JavaScript frameworks, including Angular, React, Vue, JS, etc. through APIs, software components, and plugins to support a wide range of web apps. Ease of use. Evaluates the intuitiveness of integrating and connecting data sources, filtering and sorting data, and designing and generating reports. Customization. Considers the number of templates, customizable layouts, branding options, and embeddable components you can use in your reports, plus data filtering and sorting options to help developers create user-centric reports for any need. Data Visualization Capabilities evaluates dynamic reporting options, including interactive charts to help users convert complex information into digestible insights and drill down features
Starting point is 00:02:01 to dig deeper into their data. Mobile responsiveness. Examines whether the reporting tools can adapt to other platforms such as tablets, smartphones, or other mobile devices. StimulSoft Report. JS. Notable features. Mobile-friendly report generation for smartphones and tablets. Report generation and exportation via Node. JS commands in web apps. All-in-one data engine, designer, and viewer features. Custom report viewing options like data grouping and drill-down features. Pros. Offers lots of data source connectivity, including Excel, databases, JSON, XML, and many others. Many data export options like PDF, Word, Excel, HTML, and SVG, plus export-to-print controls.
Starting point is 00:02:48 Includes many data visualization options with multiple charts, including gauges, maps, pivot tables, expressions, barcodes, and visual programming, plus built-in analytics. Cons. Relatively expensive compared to other JavaScript reporting tools. Decent learning curve for new users, specifically when pulling and filtering data. Rich feature set that's great for large datasets but may not be ideal for simple reporting. Summary Stimulsoft reports. JS offers robust report design features and a wide range of documentation formats. It offers extensive data support and visualization capabilities. While it can be costly to smaller teams and require a decent learning curve,
Starting point is 00:03:30 the product offers comprehensive features beneficial for large datasets. Active Reports JS. Notable features. Custom reporting on mobile and web applications with flexible report layouts and rich component selection. JavaScript reporting engine to load and generate reports on any device. Interactive reports, including drill down, drill through, and runtime sorting. Standalone report designer, which can build reports on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Pros. No server dependencies while reporting on the client. Seamlessly integrates reporting on all commonly used JavaScript frameworks using Angular, React, Vue, and many others. Rich data visualization with tons of report customization and analytical and interactive data capabilities. User-friendly
Starting point is 00:04:17 interface, easy to operate while connecting data sources, building reports, and exporting them to files. Versatile features, Great for handling both large, complex datasets and generating simple reports. Cons. The initial price is more of an investment. Summary Active Reports JS offers the best value. Other JavaScript reporting tools on this list can provide user-friendly reporting features, robust report customization, mobile reporting capabilities, or advanced data visualization tools, but Active Reports JS offers all of these vital attributes in one product at a reasonable price. JS Report, notable features, PDF and Excel dashboarding capabilities with no limitations on chart types you can use. Data output formats like PDF, Excel doc html and csv rest api cli and sdk support to create
Starting point is 00:05:11 reports from any web app report extension tools like scheduling template versioning import export and backup sub reporting user management pros cost friendly option plus a freemium plan for up to five report templates. Unlimited reporting options through JavaScript templating engines. No installation is required as it is a reporting-as-a-service, RASP product. You can start creating reports in seconds. Cons. Limited resource library and product documentation available. Entirely reliant on manual coding for report generation, which can slow down the design process. Not ideal for handling large amounts of data and creating
Starting point is 00:05:50 complex reports. SUMMARYA, a great low-cost option, JS report provides developers with nearly unlimited capabilities when pulling data, creating and designing reports, and converting reports into files. The catch? It relies fully on code and doesn't offer much online documentation, so your team needs to be highly skilled in JavaScript for its best results. JS Reports Notable Features Design tools for creating document templates in a web browser. Users can display and view reports in a web browser, render documents live, and embed them into an application.
Starting point is 00:06:26 Client-side document generation, download, and printing for data reports via PDF. Pros Provider offers solid documentation and examples both for JavaScript developers and report designers. Developers can add design templates on the fly and create reports via drag and drop. Unlimited users can be on the unlimited developer's license plan, which is great for large teams or scaling businesses. Cons. Expensive and only offers two plan options. You can only export data reports to PDF formats. Limited data connectivity to just JSON or CSV sources. Doesn't offer dynamic data visualization tools to drill down or interact with charts. Summary IF you can overcome the expense, JS Reports comes with the fundamental
Starting point is 00:07:12 JavaScript reporting tools you need for top-notch insights. It's handy for larger companies using JSON or CSV for data storage and needing fast PDF report generation from their web apps. Bold reports, notable features, 360-degree data visualization to report on tables, lists, charts, bars, maps, and many other widget types. Custom data sources where you can build your own data source connector. Interactive reporting with drill-down, drill-through, and parameter-based reporting. Deep and iframe embedding options plus customization to blend report appearance with a web application collaboration tools like interactive comments notifications and the option to share reports as urls pros renowned for its
Starting point is 00:07:58 intuitive interface design and user-friendly reporting features Users can connect to any data source, including SQL and NoSQL databases, data files, and custom data sources. White label options available. Comes with robust security controls plus user and group permission settings. Cons. Initial pricing gets expensive. Some performance issues when handling large data sets. Summary Bold Reports offers all JavaScript reporting essentials plus unique capabilities like collaborative reports, custom embedding, and interactive report options. It's well known for its ease of use and wide feature set, assuming you can withstand the steep cost. Telerik reports, notable features, report embedding in responsive HTML5, Angular,
Starting point is 00:08:43 React, Vue, and many other web apps. Custom interactivity actions on reports for users to drill through, drill down, bookmark, sort, and filter reports. Flexible data binding that can bring in data from SQL, OLAP, business objects, files, and other data sources. Design and preview capabilities for complex reports. Lets developers integrate into WinForms, WPF, or ASP. Net applications and use a preview feature for immediate feedback. Provider offers extensive documentation to learn about operating the features. Broad report customization options.
Starting point is 00:09:20 Equipped with end-to-end insights gathering features for designing, generating, embedding, and consuming reports. Cons. Licensing plans get expensive. You need solid JavaScript programming skills to get comfortable with the tools. Advanced features don't make it ideal for handling simple reporting needs. Summary Telerik Reports is a great reporting tool for getting vital business insights if you have the budget and a team of experienced JavaScript developers. It is especially useful for sorting and visualizing large, complex datasets thanks to its complete data sourcing capabilities and broad report customization. DevExpress reports, notable features, data reporting for web and mobile applications, report customization features including custom report control support, expression functions, toolbar buttons, doc panels, parameter types, panel layouts,
Starting point is 00:10:15 and report and data source wizards. PDF and doc merge to embed reports into apps. Data shaping and analytics tools like interactive sorting, data grouping, filtering, drill down, and calculated fields. Pros. Tons of export options to format reports for PDF, Excel, filtering, drill down, and calculated fields. Pros Tons of export options to format reports for PDF, Excel, Word, and many others. Solid app performance as users can connect data sources, filter data, and generate reports with minimal lag time or bugs. Comes with native Angular, React, and Blazor Report Viewer, which makes it easy to integrate into supported web applications. Cons. High cost of a license. A steep learning curve is required for the report generation and design features. Summary DevExpress is a reliable JavaScript reporting tool in terms of performance
Starting point is 00:10:57 and capabilities. Developers can quickly integrate it into their tech stacks to connect sources and pull data, then generate, customize, and shape their reports to any need, though at a higher cost than some other options. Conclusion If you want to convert raw data into actionable insights, you need a reliable JavaScript reporting tool, one that can connect to various data sources, provide extensive report customization, enable data interactivity, and let you easily embed or export reports without a steep learning curve or breaking the bank. While certain products can accommodate some of these needs, Active Reports JS stands out with its complete feature set and ease of use,
Starting point is 00:11:35 all at an affordable price. Thank you for listening to this HackerNoon story, read by Artificial Intelligence. Visit HackerNoon.com to read, write, learn, and publish.

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