Introducing LiveTable: A Scalable Real-Time Data Table Library for Elixir

The article discusses the outdated nature of many existing ERPs, highlighting their monolithic structure and lack of real-time capabilities. To address these challenges, the author proposes a functional programming language-based ERP built with Elixir, leveraging Phoenix LiveView for its real-time processing capabilities. The main focus is on LiveTable, a new library designed for creating real-time datatables that are fast, scalable, and customizable. The library features custom queries, card mode, transformers for modifying queries, data export options, a custom UI mode for flexibility, and shareable URLs for user convenience. The LiveTable library demonstrates its capabilities with a showcase of handling 2 million rows of data, proving its efficiency in managing large datasets. The article concludes by inviting readers to try the LiveTable demo, emphasizing its potential to transform how data tables function in modern ERPs.