UX DataTables

Overview

pentiminax/ux-datatables integrates DataTables.net into Symfony. You declare a class extending AbstractDataTable, annotate it with #[AsDataTable(Entity::class)], define columns, and render with the Twig render_datatable() function. A Stimulus controller (@pentiminax/ux-datatables/datatable) lazy-loads DataTables and its extensions.

Decision tree: client-side vs server-side

Dataset < ~5k rows AND can load all upfront?
├── yes → CLIENT-SIDE: define columns, optionally setData()/data(). Browser paginates/filters/sorts.
└── no  → SERVER-SIDE: configureDataTable(fn) → $table->serverSide()->processing()
          DB handles paging/filter/sort. Doctrine provider auto-wired from #[AsDataTable(Entity::class)].
          MUST import bundle routes (see references/server-side.md).

Minimal example