Evolution and Release Management of DevExpress Components Since its inception, Developer Express Inc. (DevExpress) has maintained a rigorous and predictable release cycle for its suite of UI controls and development tools. The versioning system is designed to provide developers with clear insights into release timing, major feature introductions, and long-term support cycles. 1. Understanding the Versioning Nomenclature
DevExpress was founded in 1998 by Julian Bucknall and Ray Navasarkis. In the late 90s, the development world was dominated by Visual Basic (VB) and ActiveX/COM components. DevExpress (originally known as Developer Express) made its name by solving a critical problem: the standard Windows UI controls were functional but aesthetically bland and feature-poor. devexpress version history
A significant visual milestone occurred with the release of Microsoft Office 2007, which introduced the "Ribbon" interface. DevExpress was quick to respond. DevExpress (originally known as Developer Express) made its
For exact release dates and patch notes, visit: major feature introductions