Greetings,
I hope this message finds you well.
I would like to request a new feature for the Kendo Vue Dropdown List component: the ability to disable selected items directly within the dropdown list configuration. This functionality is already available for Kendo React users, as outlined in your documentation:
Disabled Items in Kendo React DropdownList.
Why This Feature is Valuable for Kendo Vue Users
Consistency Across Frameworks
Many users work across multiple frameworks, including React and Vue. Consistency in feature availability ensures a seamless transition and experience for developers leveraging Kendo UI in different projects.Improved User Experience
Disabling items within the dropdown is a common requirement in dynamic forms and data-driven applications. For example, when users are selecting items from a list, disabling already-selected options prevents confusion and enhances usability by guiding them effectively.Reduced Development Overhead
While developers can currently implement this feature manually in Vue, a built-in option would significantly reduce the amount of custom code required. This aligns with the Kendo philosophy of providing robust, ready-to-use components that save time and effort.Enhanced Accessibility
A built-in disabled item option ensures proper handling of accessibility concerns, such as ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility. This would help developers create inclusive and accessible applications without requiring additional customizations.Competitive Edge
Offering this functionality natively in Kendo Vue would strengthen the feature parity between your React and Vue libraries, making Kendo UI even more appealing to developers evaluating dropdown components across frameworks.
Proposal
Introduce a configuration option, similar to the one in Kendo React, that allows users to disable specific items in the Vue Dropdown List component. This feature could be implemented by providing a function or property to dynamically determine which items should be disabled based on their state or other criteria.