Creating Interactive Data Tables using AG Grid with Phoenix LiveView

The article explores the integration of AG Grid with Phoenix LiveView, focusing on how to create advanced data tables suitable for enterprise applications. It emphasizes the challenges faced in web development for implementing comprehensive table functionality and how AG Grid can streamline this process. Key areas covered include setting up AG Grid in a LiveView application, implementing advanced table features with minimal code, & maintaining a clean separation between Elixir and JavaScript. It provides practical examples, such as configuring columns and data presentation using AG Grid’s Community Edition, and showcases interactive features, including smart formatting and custom cell rendering. Additionally, it addresses traversing complex data structures with Ecto schemas and introduces a data extract helper for enhanced security and efficiency in data transmission. The article emphasizes the benefits of keeping JavaScript organized, leveraging LiveView's capabilities, and ensuring maintainability in web applications.