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# Tables

> Advanced table components with React Table and Material-UI implementations for data display and manipulation

## 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.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Data Display" icon="table">
    Clean, readable table layout with standard formatting
  </Card>

  <Card title="Responsive Design" icon="smartphone">
    Mobile-responsive table with horizontal scrolling
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Dense Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/dense`

Compact table layout optimized for displaying large amounts of data in limited space.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Space Efficient" icon="minimize">
    Reduced row height and padding for maximum data density
  </Card>

  <Card title="High Performance" icon="zap">
    Optimized rendering for large datasets
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Sorting Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/sorting`

Advanced sorting capabilities with multi-column support and custom sort functions.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Multi-column Sorting" icon="arrow-up-down">
    Sort by multiple columns with priority indication
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Sort Functions" icon="settings">
    Define custom sorting logic for complex data types
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Filtering Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/filtering`

Comprehensive filtering system with search, column filters, and advanced query support.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Column Filters" icon="filter">
    Individual column filtering with various filter types
  </Card>

  <Card title="Global Search" icon="search">
    Search across all columns with real-time results
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Grouping Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/grouping`

Data grouping with expandable rows and hierarchical data organization.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Data Grouping" icon="layers">
    Group data by specific columns with visual hierarchy
  </Card>

  <Card title="Expandable Rows" icon="chevron-right">
    Expand and collapse grouped data sections
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Pagination Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/pagination`

Advanced pagination with page size options, navigation controls, and data loading.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Flexible Pagination" icon="list">
    Configurable page sizes and navigation options
  </Card>

  <Card title="Data Loading" icon="loader">
    Async data loading with loading states
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Row Selection Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/row-selection`

Row selection with single, multiple, and bulk selection capabilities.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Selection Types" icon="check-square">
    Single, multiple, and bulk row selection modes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Selection Actions" icon="mouse-pointer">
    Bulk actions and operations on selected rows
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Expanding Rows Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/expanding`

Expandable rows for displaying additional details and nested data.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Row Expansion" icon="plus-circle">
    Click to expand rows and show additional information
  </Card>

  <Card title="Nested Data" icon="folder">
    Display hierarchical and nested data structures
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Editable Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/editable`

Inline editing capabilities with cell-level editing and validation.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Inline Editing" icon="edit">
    Click to edit cells directly in the table
  </Card>

  <Card title="Validation" icon="check-circle">
    Real-time validation for edited data
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Drag & Drop Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/drag-drop`

Drag-and-drop functionality for reordering rows and columns.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Row Reordering" icon="move">
    Drag and drop rows to reorder data
  </Card>

  <Card title="Column Reordering" icon="columns">
    Rearrange columns by dragging headers
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Column Visibility Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/column-visibility`

Dynamic column visibility controls with show/hide functionality.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Toggle Columns" icon="eye">
    Show or hide columns dynamically
  </Card>

  <Card title="Column Presets" icon="bookmark">
    Save and restore column visibility configurations
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Column Resizing Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/column-resizing`

Resizable columns with persistent width settings and constraints.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Resizable Columns" icon="arrows-alt-h">
    Drag column borders to resize column widths
  </Card>

  <Card title="Persistent Settings" icon="save">
    Save column widths across sessions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Sticky Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/sticky`

Sticky headers and columns for better navigation with large datasets.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Sticky Headers" icon="anchor">
    Headers remain visible during vertical scrolling
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sticky Columns" icon="grip-vertical">
    Important columns stay visible during horizontal scrolling
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Umbrella Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/umbrella`

Comprehensive table with all features combined for maximum functionality.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Full Feature Set" icon="star">
    All table features combined in one implementation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Performance Optimized" icon="zap">
    Optimized for large datasets with all features enabled
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Empty State Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/empty`

Empty state handling with custom messages and call-to-action buttons.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Empty State UI" icon="inbox">
    Customizable empty state messages and graphics
  </Card>

  <Card title="Action Prompts" icon="plus">
    Call-to-action buttons for adding data
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Virtualized Table

**Route:** `/tables/react-table/virtualized`

Virtual scrolling for handling extremely large datasets with optimal performance.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Virtual Scrolling" icon="trending-up">
    Render only visible rows for maximum performance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Large Dataset Support" icon="database">
    Handle millions of rows with smooth scrolling
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Material-UI Tables

### Basic MUI Table

**Route:** `/tables/mui-table/basic`

Simple Material-UI table implementation with clean Material Design styling.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Material Design" icon="palette">
    Consistent with Material Design principles
  </Card>

  <Card title="Theme Integration" icon="brush">
    Seamless integration with Material-UI theme
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose Table Type">
    Select React Table or Material-UI based on your design requirements
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Data Source">
    Set up data fetching and state management
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define Columns">
    Configure column definitions with types, formatting, and actions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Features">
    Enable sorting, filtering, pagination, and other required features
  </Step>

  <Step title="Style and Theme">
    Apply custom styling and ensure responsive design
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Advanced Configuration

<CodeGroup>
  ```javascript React Table Configuration theme={null}
  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(),
  });
  ```

  ```python Data Preparation theme={null}
  from typing import List, Dict, Any
  import pandas as pd

  def prepare_table_data(data: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> pd.DataFrame:
      """Prepare data for table display with proper formatting."""
      df = pd.DataFrame(data)
      
      # Format dates
      if 'created_at' in df.columns:
          df['created_at'] = pd.to_datetime(df['created_at']).dt.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
      
      # Format currency
      if 'amount' in df.columns:
          df['amount'] = df['amount'].apply(lambda x: f"${x:,.2f}")
      
      return df.to_dict('records')
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Performance Optimization">
    * 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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="User Experience">
    * 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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Accessibility">
    * 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
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Performance 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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Styling Problems">
    * 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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Data Display Issues">
    * 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
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>