MVC & Kendo UI FAQ (expand all) (collapse all)

• What is Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC?

  Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC provides server-side helpers for the Kendo UI HTML5/JavaScript framework. It enables developers comfortable with the ASP.NET MVC framework to easily incorporate and configure Kendo UI via familiar server-side programming. There is no need to rely solely on manual HTML and JavaScript.
  
  Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC does not add functionality to the existing Kendo UI libraries, but it does make it easier for developers to use Kendo UI with ASP.NET MVC.

• What's included in Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC?

  Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC includes Kendo UI Complete (Web + DataViz + Mobile JavaScript libraries) plus ASP.NET MVC server wrappers.

• What's the difference between Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC and Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC?

  Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC is the next generation ASP.NET MVC product from Telerik, designed to ultimately replace the Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC. While both products have shared objectives, Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC has two main advantages over the classic Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC:
  
  

  • Device reach with HTML5 and JavaScript: Kendo UI for ASP.NET MVC gives you the ability to target both desktop and mobile devices using the cross-platform power of modern HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. 
  • Modularity: With Kendo UI for ASP.NET MVC you can leverage the client and server pieces independently or together, depending on your preferences or project requirements. This cannot be done with the Telerik Extensions. 

• What is the current state of Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC compared to Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC?

  The first official release of Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC was shipped on July 11th, 2012. It contains all core functionality and components available in the Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC, and actually exceeds the capabilities of today's Telerik MVC Extensions.

  
  Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC will be actively developed going forward, adding more functionality and by far surpassing the Telerik Extensions. You can check out the Roadmap here.
  
  Your feedback for Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC can help shape the future versions of the product. Feel free to share feedback in our public forums and on our User Voice portal.

• What is the future of Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC now that you have released Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC?

  Telerik remains committed to providing the best tools in the industry for ASP.NET MVC developers. To that end, Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC entered a maintenance phase following the Telerik DevTools Q2 release in June 2012. The Q2 2012 release added new features and updates for the existing Telerik Extensions. Since then subsequent releases have consisted primarily of bug fixes and minor enhancements. Further development will be discontinued right after Telerik Q2 2013. (June 2013)
  
  Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC is intended to be the successor and superset of Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC and is recommended for new ASP.NET MVC development. The introduction of Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC compliments and enhances Telerik’s ability to deliver more value to ASP.NET MVC developers.

• Can I use Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC and Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC side-by-side?

  Absolutely! You can easily mix Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC and Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC in the same project and on the same page, if needed, and this will not lead to any issues or conflicts. Our long-term recommendation, however, is to use only one set of components in your project, but the two can be used side-by-side as you transition to Kendo UI for ASP.NET MVC in your own applications.
  
  Check out our complete guidance for both side-by-side usage and complete transition from the Telerik Extensions to Kendo UI for ASP.NET MVC.

• For new projects, should we use Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC or Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC?

  For new ASP.NET MVC development, we recommend using Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC as the suite will be actively developed and supported for the foreseeable future.

• Will Telerik help convert Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC to Kendo UI for ASP.NET MVC?

  Yes. If you decide to migrate projects currently using Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC to Kendo UI for ASP.NET MVC wrappers, Telerik will provide detailed guidance and professional support.
  
  A comprehensive migration path of Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC to Kendo UI for ASP.NET MVC is outlined as part of the Kendo UI docs.
  
  Furthermore, with the official release, Kendo UI provides a complete set of themes that identically match the Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC. Using these themes, developers will be able to use Kendo UI and Telerik Extensions side-by-side without any visual differences. This will help ease the transition process without disrupting users.

• If I paid for Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC, will I get a Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC commercial license?

  Yes, if you own a license for the Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC, you received a matching license for Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC wrappers within 48 hours after the official release in July 2012. This license is complimentary for a period of 1 year from the date of the first Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC RTM release.

• Is Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC part of the Telerik DevCraft Bundles?

  Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC is included in the Telerik DevCraft Bundles. This means that if you own a license for any of these collections, you must have received Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC license as part of them free of charge, for the period of your DevCraft Bundle subscription.

• How is Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC licensed?

  Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC is offered with the royalty-free commercial license.

• What is the difference between Kendo UI Complete (Web + DataViz + Mobile) and Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC?

  Kendo UI Complete is a framework with everything you need to build modern sites and mobile apps with HTML5 and JavaScript. It consists of the three individual products:
  
  

  • Kendo UI Web—Build fast, HTML5 web apps in one compact easy-to-use package
  • Kendo UI DataViz—Leverage cutting-edge HTML5-based DataViz widgets across platforms and devices
  • Kendo UI Mobile—Create cross-platform mobile apps that look and feel native

  
  It has no dependencies on a specific server-side technology, making it universally usable by any web developer. In fact, Kendo UI can be used in apps with no server-side components, making it ideal for offline and mobile HTML5 apps.
  
  Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC builds on the underlying Kendo UI client-side framework to provide server-side helpers for ASP.NET MVC developers. Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC cannot be used without the Kendo UI client-side libraries, and as such it is a superset of the core Kendo UI features.

• Can I use Kendo UI in ASP.NET MVC apps without the server wrappers available in Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC?

  Yes, you can use Kendo UI in ASP.NET MVC applications without the MVC server wrappers. It can be done by simply adding references to the Kendo UI JavaScript and CSS resources and working with the Kendo UI JavaScript API directly.
  
  However, if you rely on core functionality exposed in the ASP.NET MVC framework (action methods, server and client validation, server data connectivity and handling, view engines, etc.) and you want to simplify adoption of Kendo UI in this environment, we recommend using Kendo UI Complete for ASP.NET MVC.