CoreUI PRO v5.18.0

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:

  1. Open your project’s package.json.
  2. Locate the @coreui/coreui-pro entry under dependencies and update the version number to 5.18.0.
  3. Save your changes to the package.json file.
  4. In your project’s root directory, execute the appropriate command:
    • For npm users: Run npm install
    • For yarn users: Run yarn install

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.

🛠 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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