Spotlight: DataTables for Simple Grids

DataTables is a popular jQuery plugin for enhanced HTML tables. It's free, lightweight, and perfect for simpler use cases.

Basic Table

DtTable table = new DtTable();
table.addColumn("name", "Name");
table.addColumn("email", "Email");
table.addColumn("role", "Role");
table.setData(userService.findAll());

table.setSearchable(true);
table.setSortable(true);
table.setPageLength(10);

body.addElement(table);

When to Use DataTables

• Simple data display needs
• Budget constraints (MIT license)
• Smaller datasets (under 10,000 rows)

Conclusion

DataTables is an excellent choice for straightforward table needs without the complexity of enterprise grids.