This paper provides a technical overview of the DevExpress 21.1 release. As a major iteration in the DevExpress lifecycle, version 21.1 introduces significant advancements in .NET desktop development, web development (Blazor and ASP.NET Core), and cross-platform mobile solutions. This document details the high-impact features—including the introduction of the WinForms HTML & CSS Engine, enhanced Data Grid capabilities, and expanded Blazor component suites—to assist technical teams in evaluating the upgrade viability for their software infrastructure.
DevExpress 21.1 fully supports .NET Framework 4.5.2 and later, including 4.8. This makes it ideal for legacy Windows applications that cannot migrate to .NET 5/6/7/8. devexpress 21.1 download
With the industry shift toward WebAssembly and Blazor, DevExpress 21.1 significantly expands its web portfolio. This paper provides a technical overview of the
Versions after 22.1 dropped support for .NET Framework 4.5.2 and 4.6. Upgrading from 21.1 may require retargeting your applications to .NET 4.8 or .NET 6/8. DevExpress 21