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A Comparison of NPOI vs IronXL

Regan Pun
Regan Pun
December 14, 2022
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In this video tutorial, we explore the IronXL and NPOI libraries for handling Excel files within a C# Windows Form application. Beginning with the installation of the necessary libraries via NuGet, the tutorial dives into creating a simple GUI with buttons for loading Excel files and exporting data to CSV and JSON formats. The process highlights the simplicity and speed of IronXL in comparison to the more complex and time-consuming NPOI library. IronXL's capability to convert Excel sheets directly into data tables with minimal code stands out, while NPOI lacks this functionality and takes longer to process large datasets. Additionally, only IronXL supports exporting Excel files to other formats like CSV and JSON. Throughout the tutorial, IronXL demonstrates its superior user-friendliness and efficiency, making it the preferred choice for developers looking to handle Excel files easily and effectively. The tutorial concludes with a demonstration of exporting files, reinforcing IronXL’s capabilities in providing swift and error-free operations.

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Regan Pun
Software Engineer
Regan graduated from the University of Reading, with a BA in Electronic Engineering. Before joining Iron Software, his previous job roles had him laser-focused on single tasks; and what he most enjoys at Iron Software is the spectrum of work he gets to undertake, whether it’s adding value to sales, technical support, product development or marketing. He enjoys understanding the way developers are using the Iron Software library, and using that knowledge to continually improve documentation and develop the products.
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