grid-lite-to-igr-grid-migration

Migrate Grid Lite code to Ignite UI for React IgrGrid with API mapping.

55|4|Updated May 23, 2019
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/IgniteUI/igniteui-react --skill grid-lite-to-igr-grid-migration
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Skill: grid-lite-to-igr-grid-migration
Source: https://github.com/IgniteUI/igniteui-react/tree/main/skills/grid-lite-to-igr-grid-migration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/IgniteUI/igniteui-react --skill grid-lite-to-igr-grid-migration

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Migrate Grid Lite code to the premium Ignite UI for React Data Grid can be error-prone due to API differences, renamed components, and new configuration patterns. This skill provides a structured, step-by-step migration guide to ensure a faithful upgrade.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step migration covering imports, registration, component names, property changes, event wiring, templates, and toolbar API updates for IgrGrid.
  • Helps teams upgrade existing Grid Lite apps to the premium Data Grid without regressions and with consistent behavior across features like editing, sorting, filtering, pagination, and toolbars.
  • Use Case: A project with a large Grid Lite implementation migrates to IgrGrid to unlock advanced features and support.

Quick Start

Start by auditing your Grid Lite components and follow this guide to replace imports, props, and templates with their IgrGrid equivalents.

Frequently Asked Questions about grid-lite-to-igr-grid-migration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I migrate a React grid from Grid Lite to IgrGrid without breaking sorting and filtering?

Migrating Grid Lite to IgrGrid requires updating React imports, component registration, and property names, while mapping events and templates to guarantee features like sorting and filtering work in the premium grid.

What is the process to upgrade Grid Lite imports and templates for the Ignite UI React Data Grid?

Upgrading Grid Lite involves auditing existing components and executing a step-by-step guide to replace imports, props, and templates with their exact Ignite UI for React Data Grid equivalents.

Does the Ignite UI for React Data Grid migration support existing Grid Lite event wiring and toolbar configurations?

Yes, the Ignite UI for React Data Grid migration systematically maps Grid Lite event wiring and toolbar API configurations to ensure consistent behavior across editing, pagination, and toolbar features.

Why do I need a migration guide to switch my React grid component to IgrGrid?

Switching to IgrGrid is error-prone due to API differences, renamed components, and new configuration patterns, so a structured migration guide verifies APIs and ensures a faithful upgrade without losing functionality.

What are the limitations of migrating Grid Lite code to the premium Ignite UI Data Grid manually?

Manual migration risks regressions across editing, sorting, filtering, and toolbar features due to API differences, making a structured migration approach necessary to verify APIs and replace Grid Lite patterns accurately.