WebExpress 0.0.9-alpha – See Data, Edit Data with the New WebExpress Table Control TableCtrl

WebExpress 0.0.9-alpha introduces a powerful new JavaScript component for tabular data: the TableCtrl. We set out to build a highly interactive, universally applicable UI element that plays a central role in the WebExpress architecture. This control isn’t just for displaying data. It’s the primary window through which users can view and modify information.

One Component for Many Scenarios

WebExpress supports a wide range of use cases, from simple lists to complex hierarchical structures with inline editing. Our goal was to create a single control that covers all these scenarios—while looking great and being a pleasure to use.

Modular Architecture

Like every WebExpress control, TableCtrl initializes itself declaratively from HTML. No tedious wiring in your JavaScript—just drop in the component and go. The integration is minimally invasive, and all logic is encapsulated within the control.

Under the hood, everything follows a clear, modular structure:

  • Rendering Module: Builds the table layout and all interactive elements.

  • Persistence Layer: Remembers column widths, order, visibility, sort states, and tree expansions.

  • Interaction Controller: Manages drag & drop, keyboard navigation, and resizing.

The Hub of Data Interaction

In WebExpress, TableCtrl is far more than a display widget. It’s the core of data workflows:

  • Display: Structured, sortable, filterable views

  • Editing: Inline editing and hierarchical rearrangements right in the table

  • Integration: Events that immediately push changes to the server or synchronize other UI elements

  • Consistency: Uniform behavior across every module, whether it’s a flat list or a complex tree

Conclusion

With TableCtrl, we’ve crafted a powerful centralized tool that spans simple data display to fully interactive editing. Declarative initialization, modular design, persistent user settings, and rich interaction capabilities make everyday work noticeably easier for WebExpress users.

This control is designed to evolve with its users’ needs. We invite developers, users, and integrators to contribute ideas, improvements, and real-world examples. Whether it’s new features, workflow optimizations, or UI feedback, every contribution helps make TableCtrl and WebExpress even more powerful and user-friendly.

Get Involved

  • Share your use cases and requirements

  • Submit feature requests or enhancement proposals

  • Report your hands-on experiences

  • Participate in testing new functionality

Together, we’ll ensure WebExpress remains perfectly tailored to its users, today and in the future.

Best regards, René

Location: Cottbus, Deutschland

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