CoreUI PRO for React v5.16.0

We are thrilled to announce CoreUI PRO for React v5.16.0 — a comprehensive update that introduces significant improvements to our Stepper component, enhanced button variant handling, better date parsing capabilities, and updated documentation with enhanced navigation features.

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How to Upgrade

To update your project to CoreUI PRO for React v5.16.0, follow these steps:

1. Open your package.json.
2. Update the following dependencies:
   • @coreui/react-pro to 5.16.0
3. Save the file.
4. Run your package manager:
   • npm: npm install
   • yarn: yarn install

🚀 What’s New

✨ New Features

• CStepper: Added support for simplified string array format for steps (e.g., ['Step 1', 'Step 2', 'Step 3'])
• CStepper: Introduced new activeStepNumber and defaultActiveStepNumber props using 1-based indexing for better clarity
• CStepper: Added enhanced form validation with noValidate support and improved error reporting
• Documentation: Added roadmap link with external icon in header navigation for better project visibility

🛠 Fixes & Improvements

• CButton: Improved variant handling logic for better consistency across different button types
• CDatePicker, CDateRangePicker: Enhanced date parsing functionality with better error handling and locale support
• CStepper: Improved step validation with better form reference handling and null safety
• CStepper: Enhanced accessibility with proper ARIA attributes and keyboard navigation
• Navigation Components: Added support for enclosed and enclosed-pills variants in API documentation

♻️ Refactors

• CStepper: Major refactor with backward compatibility support for deprecated props
• CStepper: Improved type safety with better TypeScript definitions
• CStepper: Enhanced step management with clearer separation between step numbers and indices
• Documentation: Updated component examples with improved form validation patterns
• Documentation: Enhanced accessibility in stepper examples with proper form structure

📚 Documentation Updates

• CStepper: Updated API documentation with new props and deprecation notices
• Forms: Improved checkbox documentation with Bootstrap-style examples
• Date Components: Enhanced documentation with comprehensive examples and usage patterns
• Components: Added pro badges to premium component examples for better identification

🗑 Deprecations

• CStepper: activeStepIndex prop is now deprecated in favor of activeStepNumber (1-based indexing)
• CStepper: defaultActiveStepIndex prop is now deprecated in favor of defaultActiveStepNumber (1-based indexing)

Note: Deprecated props are still supported for backward compatibility but will be removed in a future major version.

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Upgrade to CoreUI PRO for React v5.16.0 today to take advantage of these powerful improvements, enhanced developer experience, and better accessibility features across your React applications.