If you've ever needed to build a serious data table in React, you've probably run into this problem. React doesn't include a native data grid compo...
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Great breakdown! This is pretty helpful for me because even though I was using React Data Grid for years, till now I feel lost between libraries and components every time I work on a table, and as you said, the biggest problem is that the most important features most of the free libraries either limit or don't offer at all.
I'm definitely going to give DataGrid a try in my next React project.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
And I completely get what you mean. There are so many React grid options out there that choosing the right one can sometimes feel like a project on its own 😅
I’m glad the breakdown helped make things clearer. Definitely give React DataGrid a try on your next project, and I’d love to hear how it goes once you’ve had some hands-on time with it!
Really enjoyed reading this, Hadil.
I liked how you focused not only on the features of React DataGrid, but also on the practical challenges developers face when working with large and complex datasets.
The sections on virtual scrolling, server side infinite scrolling, row grouping, accessibility, and customization were especially useful. I also found the comparison with AG Grid helpful because it gives a clear picture of where React DataGrid can be a strong alternative, especially with its MIT licensed open source core.
The ability to handle 100,000 plus rows and massive server side datasets while still keeping the API straightforward is definitely interesting.
Great work, Hadil. Looking forward to seeing the real project and development experience in your next article.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a wonderful comment.
That practical side was exactly what I wanted to focus on. It’s easy for a data grid to look impressive on a feature list, but what really matters is how those features hold up when you’re dealing with real applications and messy, growing datasets.
And yes, the hands-on article is coming! 😄 I’m looking forward to seeing how React DataGrid feels when I build something with it.
Having MIT-licensed row grouping and server-side infinite scroll in the core package is massive. Usually you hit a paywall with AG Grid the moment a dashboard requires tree data or virtualized handling for heavy datasets. The familiar API setup makes switching painless too. Excited to see the hands-on project build in your next post!
Absolutely! That was one of the things that stood out to me too. Having those capabilities available in the open-source core makes React DataGrid really interesting, especially for projects that are starting to outgrow a basic table.
And yes, the hands-on project is coming! 😄 Looking forward to putting it through a real-world workflow and sharing what I learn along the way.
This article really solves the endless search for a good table library 😂 Hearing that there is a library that has all those features available under the MIT license really made my day 😍
Haha, I can feel you 😅 Finding a table library that checks all the right boxes can turn into an endless hole.
I’m really glad you found the MIT-licensed approach as exciting as I did! Hopefully React DataGrid saves you from a few search times 😍
We need to hear more about libraries like React DataGrid.
Nice article, Hadil 🔥
Thank you so much! 🙌🏻 Really appreciate that!
There are so many useful libraries out there that don’t get nearly enough attention, and I’m always happy to dig into the ones I find interesting.
And there’s actually more coming on React DataGrid. I’m planning a hands-on article next where I’ll build a real project with it and share the experience.