The latest version of Telerik and Kendo UI includes AI-powered coding assistants, custom theme generation, and performance enhancements.
Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS) has announced the availability of the Q2 2025 version of its Telerik® and Kendo UI® user interface libraries for modern application development in .NET and JavaScript. The new release introduces innovative AI-based capabilities that promise to significantly enhance developer productivity.
Notable features include new AI coding assistants for Blazor and React, automatic style generation using natural language, and intelligent analysis of integrated reports, all aimed at accelerating the development cycle without sacrificing code quality.
“We are excited to provide developers with advanced coding assistants integrated directly into the tools they already use,” said Loren Jarrett, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Digital Experience at Progress Software. “These new capabilities allow for automatic generation of production-ready code, drastically reducing manual work and speeding up the deployment of innovative digital experiences.”
AI Applied to Modern Development
The Q2 2025 update introduces the following key capabilities:
- Coding Assistants for Blazor and React: Developers can automatically generate functional code with Telerik UI components for Blazor and KendoReact directly from their AI-compatible Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). This functionality shortens development times and enhances operational efficiency.
- AI-Driven Theme Generation in ThemeBuilder: Through natural language instructions, developers can create custom styles with real-time previews. This tool enhances design consistency and accelerates the transition from design to production.
- Intelligent Reports Powered by GenAI: Integrated into Telerik Reporting, these provide automated summaries and contextual analyses without the need for external tools. This facilitates faster and more effective data-driven decision-making.
Additionally, other AI-related improvements have been included, such as a PDF processing library with instant analysis, AI-assisted editing options in the Editor control, and new blocks and templates to speed up interface design.
Enhancements Beyond AI
The release also includes significant improvements in performance and usability:
- Data Grids Optimization: Increased speed and responsiveness when handling large volumes of data.
- Expansion of the Design and Styling System: New capabilities for visual customization adaptable to all types of screens and devices.
- New User Interface Components: With responsive design and features designed to provide consistent experiences across mobile, web, and desktop environments.
A Key Ally in Digital Transformation
Progress Software reinforces its position as a reliable provider of software solutions for AI-driven digital experiences. According to the company, over 4 million developers in hundreds of thousands of organizations trust its products to build, deploy, and manage modern applications.
The new features of this version are already available for review in the webinars organized by Progress, which cover everything from web and cross-platform products to specific solutions like Telerik Reporting and Fiddler.
Source: progress.com