CoreUI PRO v5.18.0

We’re excited to announce the release of CoreUI PRO v5.18.0! This update brings significant improvements to the Autocomplete component, new features for date pickers, enhanced testing coverage, and various refinements to deliver a better developer experience.
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How to Update
To upgrade your project to CoreUI PRO v5.18.0, follow these steps:
- Open your project’s
package.json
. - Locate the
@coreui/coreui-pro
entry under dependencies and update the version number to5.18.0
. - Save your changes to the
package.json
file. - In your project’s root directory, execute the appropriate command:
- For npm users: Run
npm install
- For yarn users: Run
yarn install
- For npm users: Run
What’s New
🚀 New Features
- DatePicker & DateRangePicker Components:
- Preview Date on Hover: Added
previewDateOnHover
option to enable or disable live preview of dates in input fields when hovering over calendar cells. This feature enhances user experience by providing visual feedback during date selection.
- Preview Date on Hover: Added
🛠 Fixes & Improvements
- Autocomplete Component:
- Non-String Values Support: Fixed handling of non-string values for options, improving flexibility when working with complex data structures
- Event Handling: Enhanced event handling system for more reliable interactions and better performance
- Documentation Updates: Updated examples and documentation to reflect improved functionality
🧪 Testing & Quality
- Test Coverage: Added comprehensive missing tests to ensure component reliability and prevent regressions
- Code Quality: General cleanup and refactoring for better maintainability
- Development Tools: Added
.claude
folder to gitignore for cleaner repository management
♻️ Refactoring
- Component Architecture: Improved internal event handling across multiple components
- Code Organization: Enhanced code structure for better maintainability and development experience
- Documentation: Comprehensive cleanup and improvements to component documentation
Technical Details
Autocomplete Enhancements
The Autocomplete component now properly handles various data types for options, making it more versatile for different use cases. The improved event handling system ensures better performance and more predictable behavior.
Date Components Improvements
The new previewDateOnHover
option for DatePicker and DateRangePicker components allows developers to control whether users see a live preview of dates as they hover over calendar cells, providing greater flexibility in user experience design.
Enhanced Testing
This release includes expanded test coverage to ensure component reliability and catch potential issues early in development.
📖 Learn More
For detailed technical documentation and implementation guides, visit:
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