# Welcome to Kendo UI for jQuery Thank you for choosing Progress^® Kendo UI for jQuery! Kendo UI is a comprehensive HTML5 user interface framework for building interactive and high-performance websites and applications. It comes with a library of 120+ UI components, data-visualization components, a client-side DataSource component, and a built-in MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) library. Kendo UI for jQuery provides complete UI customization through Bootstrap, Material, Fluent, and other Sass-based themes from the [Progress Design System Kit](https://www.telerik.com/design-system/docs/themes/get-started/introduction/). It is distributed as part of several product units that you can choose from depending on your project requirements. The suite contains components for enterprise-grade line-of-business applications and is suitable for creating professional websites that require expert and timely technical support. To read more about the benefits of using Kendo UI for jQuery, visit the [product overview page](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui). ## Getting Started If you are a newcomer, follow the [First Steps guide on getting started with Kendo UI for jQuery](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/first-steps). ## List of Components The following table lists the Kendo UI components (widgets) that are available in the Kendo UI bundle and in the open-source Kendo UI distribution. For more information on all Kendo UI suites, refer to the section on [Kendo UI flavors](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/introduction#flavors). ## List of Framework Components The following table lists the Kendo UI tools and framework utilities that are available in the commercial Kendo UI bundle and in the open-source Kendo UI distribution. | Tools, Frameworks, and Utilities | Open-Source Distribution | Commercial Distribution | | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | | [Data Source Overview](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/framework/datasource/overview) & [Demos](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-ui/datasource/index) | Yes | Yes | | [Drawing API Overview](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/framework/drawing/overview) & [Demos](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-ui/drawing/index) | No | Yes | | [Excel Export Overview & Demos](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/framework/excel/introduction) | No | Yes | | [Globalization Overview](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/globalization/overview) & [Demos](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-ui/globalization/index) | Yes | Yes | | [Localization Overview & Demos](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/globalization/localization) | Yes | Yes | | [Sass Themes Overview](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/styles-and-layout/sass-themes/overview) | Yes | Yes | | [MVVM Integration Overview](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/framework/mvvm/overview) & [Demos](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-ui/mvvm/index) | Yes | Yes | | [PDF Export Overview](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/framework/pdf/overview) & [Demos](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-ui/pdf-export/index) | No | Yes | | [Templates Overview](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/framework/templates/overview) & [Demos](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-ui/templates/index) | Yes | Yes | | [Theme Builder Demos](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-ui/themebuilder) | Yes | Yes | | **Official Support** | No | Yes | ## Flavors The Kendo UI for jQuery components are integrated with jQuery/JavaScript, provide server-side solutions for the ASP.NET MVC and Core frameworks, and also utilize the RadSpreadProcessing .NET library to enhance the capabilities of the Spreadsheet component. Part of Kendo UI for jQuery also comes in an open-source Kendo UI bundle. ### Progress^® KendoReact [KendoReact](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui/components/) delivers Kendo UI components natively developed from the ground up and intended for the React ecosystem. * [Docs & Demos](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui/components/) * [Get a License](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui/#pricing) * [License Agreement](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/license-agreement/progress-kendoreact) ### Progress^® Kendo UI for Angular [Kendo UI for Angular](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-angular-ui/components/) is a JavaScript UI library designed for the Angular framework written in TypeScript. * [Docs & Demos](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-angular-ui/components/) * [Get a License](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/kendo-ui) * [License Agreement](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/license-agreement/kendo-ui) ### Progress^® Kendo UI for Vue [Kendo UI for Vue](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui/components/introduction/) native components provide an easy way to use and configure Kendo UI components in your Vue.js application. * [Docs & Demos](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui/components/) * [Get a License](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/kendo-ui) * [License Agreement](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/license-agreement/kendo-ui) ### Progress^® Telerik^® UI for ASP.NET Core [Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core](https://docs.telerik.com/aspnet-core/introduction) supports the .NET Core runtime and includes all Kendo UI components as well as server-side wrappers (Telerik UI Tag Helpers and Telerik UI HTML Helpers). With the server-side wrappers, you can configure Kendo UI components in ASP.NET Core. * [Demos](https://demos.telerik.com/aspnet-core/) * [Docs](https://docs.telerik.com/aspnet-core/introduction) * [Get a License](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/aspnet-mvc) * [License Agreement](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/license-agreement/aspnet-mvc) ### Progress^® Telerik^® UI for ASP.NET MVC [Telerik UI for ASP.NET MVC](https://docs.telerik.com/aspnet-mvc/introduction) is a Kendo UI product flavor which targets ASP.NET MVC developers. It includes all Kendo UI components as well as HtmlHelper extension methods (server-side wrappers) which allow you to configure the Kendo UI components by using C# code. * [Demos](https://demos.telerik.com/aspnet-mvc/) * [Docs](https://docs.telerik.com/aspnet-mvc/introduction) * [Get a License](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/aspnet-mvc) * [License Agreement](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/license-agreement/aspnet-mvc) ### RadSpreadProcessing [RadSpreadProcessing](https://www.telerik.com/products/wpf/spreadsheet-processing.aspx) is a .NET library which allows you to read, create, and write Microsoft Excel (`.xlsx`) documents. It complements the Spreadsheet component and allows you to process the data on the server, but can be used on its own as well. * [Server-Side Processing with the Telerik UI for ASP.NET MVC Spreadsheet](https://docs.telerik.com/aspnet-mvc/helpers/spreadsheet/spreadsheet-processing) * [Server-Side Processing with the Kendo UI Spreadsheet](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/controls/spreadsheet/import-and-export-data/server-side-processing) * [RadSpreadProcessing Overview](https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/wpf/controls/radspreadprocessing/overview) ### Open-Source Kendo UI Distribution The open-source Kendo UI flavor (Kendo UI Core) is the free Kendo UI for jQuery distribution released under the Apache License 2.0. It provides access to a limited number of components and framework features, and to 1,000+ tests running across browsers for each commit to the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/telerik/kendo-ui-core). Kendo UI Core is suitable for open-source or commercial projects that do not require complex UI components, such as the Grid and Charts, or dedicated technical support. > note The open-source Kendo UI distribution does not offer official technical support for the components and framework features it delivers. ### Incorporation in Other Progress Software Products Kendo UI is also incorporated into products such as [Sitefinity](https://www.progress.com/sitefinity-cms), [Test Studio](https://www.telerik.com/teststudio), and others. ## Monitoring the Progress Live Services Progress provides up-to-date information about the live services it delivers to its customers on a daily basis—for example, the Kendo UI CDN services, Kendo UI Dojo playground, and Telerik NuGet feed. * [Progress^® Telerik^® Live Services Status Page](https://status.telerik.com/) ## Licensing Kendo UI for jQuery is a commercial UI library. To use it in your applications, you need to obtain the appropriate license. For detailed information about the available license options, activation methods, and pricing, see the [Licensing Overview](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/installation/licensing/overview) and the [licensing page](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/kendo-ui). You can also review the Kendo UI for jQuery [License Agreement](https://www.telerik.com/purchase/license-agreement/kendo-ui) to get acquainted with the full terms of use. ## Support Options For any issues you might encounter while working with Kendo UI for jQuery, use any of the available support channels: * All developers with an active license - whether on a trial or paid plan - benefit from direct support provided by the library's developers. To submit a support ticket, use the [Kendo UI for jQuery dedicated support](https://www.telerik.com/account/support-tickets/) system. * [Kendo UI for jQuery forums](https://www.telerik.com/forums/kendo-ui) are part of the free support you can get from the community and from the Kendo UI for jQuery team on all kinds of general issues. * [Kendo UI for jQuery feedback portal](https://feedback.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui) and [Kendo UI for jQuery roadmap](https://www.telerik.com/support/whats-new/kendo-ui/roadmap) provide information on the features in discussion and also the planned ones for release. * Kendo UI for jQuery uses [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/telerik/kendo-ui-core/issues/) as its bug tracker and you can submit any related reports there. Also, check out the [closed list](https://github.com/telerik/kendo-ui-core/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93\&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed). * You may still need a tailor-made solution for your project. In such cases, go straight to [Progress Services](https://www.progress.com/services). ## Learning Resources * [Kendo UI Dojo Interactive Learning Platform](https://dojo.telerik.com/) * [Kendo UI for jQuery with JavaScript Video Onboarding in Virtual Classroom](https://learn.telerik.com/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/30/kendo-ui-for-jquery-with-javascript) * [Kendo UI for jQuery with TypeScript Video Onboarding in Virtual Classroom](https://learn.telerik.com/learn/course/external/view/elearning/22/kendo-ui-for-jquery-with-typescript) * [Kendo UI YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/kendouiTV) * [Other Kendo UI Support and Learning Resources](https://www.telerik.com/support/kendo-ui) ## Next Steps * [First steps guide on getting started with Kendo UI for jQuery](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/first-steps) * [Hosting Kendo UI in your project](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/installation/hosting-kendoui) * [Installing Kendo UI with Bower](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/installation/bower-install) * [Installing Kendo UI by using the CDN Services](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/installation/cdn-service) * [Installing Kendo UI with NPM](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/installation/npm) * [Installing Kendo UI with NuGet](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/installation/nuget-install) * [Using Kendo UI for jQuery ECMAScript Modules](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/installation/ecmascript) * [Creating your own custom bundles](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-jquery-ui/documentation/intro/creating-custom-bundles)