What are DataTables in HTML?

DataTables is a powerful jQuery plugin which can be used to create HTML tables with functionality like searching, sorting and pagination. It can use almost any data source like DOM, Ajax, and server-side processing.

How do you make a DataTable in HTML?

How to Create an HTML Table

  1. HTML tables begin with
    and end with

How do you merge cells in HTML?

To merge cells in HTML, use the colspan and rowspan attribute. The rowspan attribute is for the number of rows a cell should span, whereas the colspan attribute is for a number of columns a cell should span. Both the attribute will be inside the

tag.

What are the salient features of DataTables?

DataTables will read all of the information about the table from the page (the DOM) and add features such as filtering, paging and sorting. This follows the basis for progressive enhancement where a table will be enhanced if JavaScript is available, and not if the browser doesn’t have the required capabilities.

How do I find DataTable data?

Examples

  1. Get the data for a single row when clicked upon: var table = $(‘#example’).DataTable(); $(‘#example tbody’).on( ‘click’, ‘tr’, function () { console.log( table.row( this ).data() ); } );
  2. Increase a counter when a row is clicked on:
  3. Update all rows in the table, redrawing only when complete:

What is better than DataTables?

The best alternative is jQuery Dynatable. It’s not free, so if you’re looking for a free alternative, you could try List. js or Webix DataTable….

  • jQuery Dynatable. Free Personal • Proprietary.
  • List. js.
  • Frappe DataTable. Paid • Open Source.
  • Dash DataTable.
  • Webix DataTable.
  • ag-Grid.
  • wpDataTables.
  • ZingGrid.

Is DataTables open source?

DataTables is free, open source software that you can download and use for whatever purpose you wish, on any and as many sites you want.