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Last Updated: 23 Sep 2026 14:01 by ADMIN
Lee Hansel
Created on: 18 Nov 2020 07:17
Category: KendoReact
Type: Feature Request
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Kendo Grid - Type-safety on Typescript

Hi,

 

Good day!

 

Thanks for this wonderful library - we actually have a paid license in using ReactKendo.

Just a concern, because right now we are using TypeScript for us to improve our code quality but most of the Components in KendoReact is using any and not even allowing to pass a generic type.

 

Like for example in using KendoGrid - the data has `any` property so when rowClick is triggered, it returns `any` data type for `dataItem`

 

So what I did was, I wrapped the KendoGrid Component that would allow Type-Safety and override the `onRowClick` and any other functions that involve sending `dataItem` property.

 

Thanks!


 

Best Regards,

Lee

 

4 comments
ADMIN
Vessy
Posted on: 23 Sep 2026 14:01

Hi,

We are declining this request due to the current level of interest and demand.

However, if interest in this feature increases significantly in the future, we will reconsider its status and evaluate it again.

Regards,
Vessy
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ADMIN
Vasil
Posted on: 24 Nov 2020 14:52

Hello Lee,

If you decide to spend time looking at the code, please open a regular support ticket with the suggested changes and we will ensure you get some more telerik points.

Regards,
Vasil
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Lee Hansel
Posted on: 24 Nov 2020 14:40

Hi Vasil,

 

Thanks a lot for taking this into consideration. our team really appreciates it.

 

Also if you are open for contributions, I am up for any challenge!

 

Best Regards,

Lee

ADMIN
Vasil
Posted on: 24 Nov 2020 14:35

Hello Lee,

Thank you for the request, this sounds something we will definitely look into future. You can track it here as well: https://github.com/telerik/kendo-react/issues/792

Regards,
Vasil
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