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Overview

VChata provides comprehensive table solutions with both React Table and Material-UI implementations, offering powerful data display, manipulation, and interaction capabilities for your applications.

React Table Implementation

Basic Table

Route: /tables/react-table/basic Simple table implementation with essential features for basic data display.

Data Display

Clean, readable table layout with standard formatting

Responsive Design

Mobile-responsive table with horizontal scrolling

Dense Table

Route: /tables/react-table/dense Compact table layout optimized for displaying large amounts of data in limited space.

Space Efficient

Reduced row height and padding for maximum data density

High Performance

Optimized rendering for large datasets

Sorting Table

Route: /tables/react-table/sorting Advanced sorting capabilities with multi-column support and custom sort functions.

Multi-column Sorting

Sort by multiple columns with priority indication

Custom Sort Functions

Define custom sorting logic for complex data types

Filtering Table

Route: /tables/react-table/filtering Comprehensive filtering system with search, column filters, and advanced query support.

Column Filters

Individual column filtering with various filter types

Global Search

Search across all columns with real-time results

Grouping Table

Route: /tables/react-table/grouping Data grouping with expandable rows and hierarchical data organization.

Data Grouping

Group data by specific columns with visual hierarchy

Expandable Rows

Expand and collapse grouped data sections

Pagination Table

Route: /tables/react-table/pagination Advanced pagination with page size options, navigation controls, and data loading.

Flexible Pagination

Configurable page sizes and navigation options

Data Loading

Async data loading with loading states

Row Selection Table

Route: /tables/react-table/row-selection Row selection with single, multiple, and bulk selection capabilities.

Selection Types

Single, multiple, and bulk row selection modes

Selection Actions

Bulk actions and operations on selected rows

Expanding Rows Table

Route: /tables/react-table/expanding Expandable rows for displaying additional details and nested data.

Row Expansion

Click to expand rows and show additional information

Nested Data

Display hierarchical and nested data structures

Editable Table

Route: /tables/react-table/editable Inline editing capabilities with cell-level editing and validation.

Inline Editing

Click to edit cells directly in the table

Validation

Real-time validation for edited data

Drag & Drop Table

Route: /tables/react-table/drag-drop Drag-and-drop functionality for reordering rows and columns.

Row Reordering

Drag and drop rows to reorder data

Column Reordering

Rearrange columns by dragging headers

Column Visibility Table

Route: /tables/react-table/column-visibility Dynamic column visibility controls with show/hide functionality.

Toggle Columns

Show or hide columns dynamically

Column Presets

Save and restore column visibility configurations

Column Resizing Table

Route: /tables/react-table/column-resizing Resizable columns with persistent width settings and constraints.

Resizable Columns

Drag column borders to resize column widths

Persistent Settings

Save column widths across sessions

Sticky Table

Route: /tables/react-table/sticky Sticky headers and columns for better navigation with large datasets.

Sticky Headers

Headers remain visible during vertical scrolling

Sticky Columns

Important columns stay visible during horizontal scrolling

Umbrella Table

Route: /tables/react-table/umbrella Comprehensive table with all features combined for maximum functionality.

Full Feature Set

All table features combined in one implementation

Performance Optimized

Optimized for large datasets with all features enabled

Empty State Table

Route: /tables/react-table/empty Empty state handling with custom messages and call-to-action buttons.

Empty State UI

Customizable empty state messages and graphics

Action Prompts

Call-to-action buttons for adding data

Virtualized Table

Route: /tables/react-table/virtualized Virtual scrolling for handling extremely large datasets with optimal performance.

Virtual Scrolling

Render only visible rows for maximum performance

Large Dataset Support

Handle millions of rows with smooth scrolling

Material-UI Tables

Basic MUI Table

Route: /tables/mui-table/basic Simple Material-UI table implementation with clean Material Design styling.

Material Design

Consistent with Material Design principles

Theme Integration

Seamless integration with Material-UI theme

Dense MUI Table

Route: /tables/mui-table/dense Compact Material-UI table with reduced spacing for data density.

Enhanced MUI Table

Route: /tables/mui-table/enhanced Enhanced Material-UI table with additional features and styling options.

Data Table MUI

Route: /tables/mui-table/datatable Full-featured data table with Material-UI components and advanced functionality.

Custom MUI Table

Route: /tables/mui-table/custom Customizable Material-UI table with flexible styling and component options.

Fixed Header MUI Table

Route: /tables/mui-table/fixed-header Material-UI table with fixed header for better navigation with long datasets.

Collapse MUI Table

Route: /tables/mui-table/collapse Material-UI table with collapsible rows and expandable content sections.

Table Configuration

Basic Setup

1

Choose Table Type

Select React Table or Material-UI based on your design requirements
2

Configure Data Source

Set up data fetching and state management
3

Define Columns

Configure column definitions with types, formatting, and actions
4

Add Features

Enable sorting, filtering, pagination, and other required features
5

Style and Theme

Apply custom styling and ensure responsive design

Advanced Configuration

import { useReactTable, getCoreRowModel, getSortedRowModel } from '@tanstack/react-table';

const tableConfig = {
  columns: [
    {
      accessorKey: 'name',
      header: 'Name',
      cell: ({ getValue }) => getValue(),
    },
    {
      accessorKey: 'email',
      header: 'Email',
      cell: ({ getValue }) => getValue(),
    },
    {
      accessorKey: 'status',
      header: 'Status',
      cell: ({ getValue }) => (
        <Badge variant={getValue() === 'active' ? 'success' : 'warning'}>
          {getValue()}
        </Badge>
      ),
    },
  ],
  features: {
    sorting: true,
    filtering: true,
    pagination: true,
    rowSelection: true,
  },
};

const table = useReactTable({
  data,
  columns: tableConfig.columns,
  getCoreRowModel: getCoreRowModel(),
  getSortedRowModel: getSortedRowModel(),
});

Best Practices

  • Use virtual scrolling for large datasets (10,000+ rows)
  • Implement pagination or infinite scrolling for better UX
  • Optimize column rendering with proper memoization
  • Use efficient data structures and avoid unnecessary re-renders
  • Implement proper loading states and error handling
  • Provide clear column headers with tooltips for complex data
  • Use consistent formatting and data types across columns
  • Implement proper sorting indicators and feedback
  • Add search and filter controls that are easy to discover
  • Ensure tables are fully responsive on mobile devices
  • Use proper ARIA labels and roles for screen readers
  • Ensure keyboard navigation works correctly
  • Provide alternative text for icons and images
  • Maintain sufficient color contrast for text and backgrounds
  • Test with assistive technologies and keyboard-only navigation

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Check for unnecessary re-renders and optimize with React.memo
  • Verify data structure efficiency and consider data normalization
  • Review column definitions for expensive computations
  • Implement proper loading states to prevent UI blocking
  • Consider using virtual scrolling for very large datasets
  • Verify CSS specificity and component style overrides
  • Check for conflicting styles between different table implementations
  • Ensure responsive breakpoints are properly configured
  • Test styling across different browsers and devices
  • Review theme integration for Material-UI components
  • Verify data structure matches column definitions
  • Check for null or undefined values in data
  • Ensure proper data formatting functions are applied
  • Review sorting and filtering logic for edge cases
  • Test with various data types and formats