The Top 10 Most-Read Blog Posts of 2022

In 2022 the Sencha blog had just under half a million page views. This reaffirms the connections among the Sencha community as well as the strong interest our product updates and explorations of Sencha capabilities generate among developers.

So which of the blog posts of 2022 drew the most interest? We identified the best posts and highlighted the gems using GA data.

Below, you will find a curated selection of our most popular blog posts pertaining to product releases and updates from the year 2022.

1. Ext JS 7.6 Has Arrived!

By Sachin Ibrahimpur, August 31, 2022

We’re very excited to announce the official release of Ext JS version 7.6. This release includes new features for grids, a modern slider field, and more, along with quality improvements of 15+ customer requests for both the Classic and the Modern Toolkit.

2. Popular JavaScript Frameworks for Mobile Apps Development

By Classic, September 27, 2022

Nowadays, mobile apps have become part of daily life. The number of app developments has gone through the roof over the past few years, thus resulting in billions in revenue generated by the usage of these apps. With such high numbers on the table, it’s a battle for mobile developers to build mobile apps that stay at the top with user experience and provide a solution most effectively. Thus, JavaScript for mobile apps is a good solution to this. In this article, we will answer the question, “What is the best JavaScript framework for mobile apps?”

3. A Step-by-Step Guide to an Ext JS Tutorial for Beginners

By Shanikawick, February 25, 2022

Ext JS stands for Extended JavaScript and it is a JavaScript framework built on the Yahoo User Interface (YUI). It’s a standalone application development framework with a sophisticated user interface. This article is an Ext JS Tutorial for Beginners that will help you to get started with the framework.

4. Everything You Need to Know about Web Application Development

By Ayesha Zahra, November 23, 2022

A few decades ago, there were no advanced features on web pages. Old web pages were more like static pages in web application development. But thanks to Ajax, website application development is now faster and more advanced. It has made us able to create more interactive web apps.

Web application development empowers us in web-based projects that act similarly to mobile applications. Web applications prioritize responsive interaction and engage users while being delivered through an internet browser. We can say that the concept of web apps is the posterity of the web development process. Let’s dig into the basics of web development.

5. 15 Best Automation Testing Tools for Web Applications

By Sidra, October 4, 2022

Web application testing is a critical aspect of web development. It allows developers to check their web app for potential issues and bugs before it is released to the public. It includes tests related to the app’s functionality, usability, compatibility, security, and performance. However, web application testing can involve several repetitive and tedious tasks, and manually performing different types of tests can take a lot of time. As a result, most developers today use website automation testing tools. Automation testing tools for web applications allow developers to automate repetitive tasks involving web application testing. They essentially enable developers to adopt low-code test automation, eliminating the need to execute test cases individually.

Automation testing tools for web applications enhance productivity and provide accurate results. They also help create high-performance products by facilitating continuous testing.

6. Interesting Web Development Project Ideas to Learn Programming

By Classic, November 1, 2022

Web and software development is booming, and the necessity for web developers is rising as well. Having a digital presence becomes essential for organizations to grow and obtain exposure among potential clients. It’s a known fact that practicing web application development is the best way to learn it. To help you hone your development skills, we’ll discuss a couple of web development project ideas in this article.

7. 5 Examples of Successful Ext JS Tutorials for Beginners

By Shanikawick, February 15, 2022

User interface (UI) is a critical component of a web application, and having an attractive UI promotes a positive user experience. Several JavaScript frameworks allow web developers to build stunning UIs with advanced functionalities. Ext JS, or Extended JavaScript, is a comprehensive JavaScript framework developed by Sencha to develop data-intensive and cross-platform web and mobile applications.

Currently, Ext JS provides more than 140+ UI components such as calendars, grids, trees, lists, forms, menus, toolbars, panels, windows, and hundreds of different extensions.

8. Read “Joe’s” Story about Why He Chose Ext JS

By Raj Vuyyuru, September 13, 2022

JavaScript frameworks provide JavaScript developers with the fundamental building blocks for creating JavaScript applications. This relieves JavaScript developers from the stress of building everything from scratch since they can use an operational framework to get things moving. However, JavaScript developers have a lot of available framework options, such as Sencha Ext JS, React, Angular, and so on. With so many different frameworks available, it can be hard to know which one is right for developing your enterprise-level applications.

In this article, we will walk you through the story of Joe, who felt the same pain of choosing among different frameworks, and how he finally landed on the decision of building the application using Sencha Ext JS.

9. Upgrading 7.x Sencha Architect App to Ext JS 7.6

By Wemerson Januario, September 7, 2022

On August 31, 2022, Sencha released Ext JS 7.6 and Sencha Architect 4.3.2 (referred to as SA hereafter). Numerous SA users are looking forward to a way to upgrade their applications to the latest version of the framework and SA.

In this guide, I will show you how to manually upgrade your Ext JS 7.x application built with Sencha Architect 4.2.9 to Ext JS 7.6, recently released. Then you can use Sencha Architect 4.3.2, which supports only Ext JS 7.6.

10. 5 Examples of a Successful JS Grid

By Emad Bin Abid, April 14, 2022

JavaScript is everywhere. Millions of websites use it and it isn’t going away anytime soon. Because it is no longer restricted to your web browser, it’s also appropriate for server-side apps. Moreover, when it comes to showing data, the Grid is one of the most fundamental and helpful JavaScript components. It is a common yet essential technology that developers use to display enormous data sets and, more significantly, allow users to browse, sort, and interact with them.

JavaScript Grids allow developers to modernize and speed up corporate processes. They do this by making it easier for their users to work with data. One specific tool, JS Grid, enables us to present vast amounts of data without stuttering or freezing. It also helps us save time when it comes to data management. This article discusses 5 examples of successful JS Grid implementations to help you understand the tool better.

There you have it, the top 10 most-read blog posts of 2022. Enjoy reading them again. Expect more great content from Sencha in 2023!