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Technical articles, tutorials, and insights about Blazor UI development.
Why We Built Our Own Blazor Component Library
We were tired of wrapping other people's wrappers. Here's why we built Arcadia Controls from scratch — the technical decisions, the mistakes, and where we are now.
Free Blazor Circular Gauge Component — Responsive, Accessible, Zero JavaScript
Build enterprise-grade dashboard gauges in Blazor with Arcadia's free circular gauge component. Pure SVG, color thresholds, full-circle mode, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility. Works in Server, WebAssembly, and Auto render modes.
Blazor DataGrid with Sorting, Filtering, Excel Export — 2026 Guide
Build enterprise data grids in Blazor with Arcadia DataGrid. Multi-sort, quick filter, batch editing, virtual scrolling, Excel export, and 6 themes. $299/dev/year — 70% cheaper than Syncfusion.
Blazor Dialog / Modal Component — Accessible, Animated, No JavaScript
Build accessible Blazor modals with Arcadia's dialog component. Focus trap, Escape close, overlay dismiss, ARIA roles, CSS animations, zero JavaScript. Part of the Arcadia.UI Pro package.
How to Export a Blazor DataGrid to Excel (XLSX) — No Dependencies
Step-by-step guide to exporting Blazor DataGrid data to Excel XLSX files. Zero external dependencies, one-line API, supports styled headers and filters.
Blazor Form Builder — Dynamic Forms from Schema with 20+ Field Types
Build dynamic Blazor forms from JSON or C# schema. 20+ field types, validation, wizard mode, conditional fields. Part of Arcadia Controls Pro ($299/dev/year).
Your Blazor Components Aren't Actually Blazor. And It's Costing You.
Why the next generation of Blazor UI libraries renders in C#, not JavaScript. SSR flash, bundle size, memory leaks, and the case for native rendering.
Blazor Tabs & Accordion Components — ARIA Accessible, Zero JS
Build accessible Blazor tabs and accordion components with keyboard navigation, ARIA roles, disabled tabs, and CSS animations. Part of Arcadia.UI Pro. Zero JavaScript.
Blazor DataGrid with Virtual Scrolling — Handle 100K+ Rows at 60fps
Render 100,000+ rows in a Blazor DataGrid with virtual scrolling at 60fps. Zero lag, smooth scrolling, configurable overscan. Part of Arcadia Controls Pro ($299/dev/year).
Blazor Chart Performance Benchmark: Arcadia Controls vs Syncfusion vs Telerik vs DevExpress (Real Numbers)
We measured actual bundle sizes, counted JS dependencies, and compared features across four Blazor chart libraries. Here are the real numbers — including where Arcadia falls short.
Build a Blazor Dashboard in 10 Minutes — Complete Tutorial
Step-by-step tutorial to build a SaaS admin dashboard in Blazor with KPI cards, line charts, bar charts, progress bars, and sparklines using Arcadia Controls.
Blazor Gauge Component — Build KPI Dashboards with Radial Gauges
Add radial gauge components to your Blazor app for KPI dashboards. Semi-circle and full-circle gauges with color thresholds, animations, and zero JavaScript dependencies.
Free Blazor Charts — Build Data Visualizations Without Paying a Dime
Stop paying $1000+/year for Blazor chart libraries. Arcadia Controls Community Edition gives you 4 chart types, 7 dashboard widgets, and an MIT license — completely free.
How to Create a Blazor Chart — Step-by-Step Tutorial (2026)
Learn how to create charts in Blazor from scratch. This step-by-step tutorial covers SVG basics, chart libraries, and a complete walkthrough building line charts, bar charts, and interactive dashboards with Arcadia Controls.
Best Blazor Chart Libraries in 2026: Arcadia Controls vs Telerik vs Syncfusion vs MudBlazor
A detailed comparison of the top Blazor chart libraries in 2026 — features, pricing, bundle size, render modes, and chart types compared side by side.
The Best Blazor Chart Libraries in 2026 — An Honest Comparison
We compared every Blazor charting option — Syncfusion, Telerik, DevExpress, MudBlazor, Radzen, and Arcadia. Rendering approach, chart types, pricing, accessibility, and developer experience.
How to Add Charts to a Blazor App — From Zero to Dashboard in 10 Minutes
Build a complete analytics dashboard with Blazor charts. Line charts, bar charts, KPI cards, and sparklines — all with working code that compiles.