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Date Published
Author
Kate McNally
Word count
534
Language
English
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None

Summary

The Bubble ideaboard has officially released a new container called the Table element, which allows users to build beautiful and slick tables in their applications without having to jerry-rig repeating groups. The Table element repeats rows of cells rather than individual cells, making it easier to style and control the content. It consists of columns, one or more static rows for table headers, and a set of repeating rows that pull in dynamic content. Columns neatly align the content in each row's cells, allowing users to specify a fixed number of repeating rows or use a dynamic number of rows to lazy-load data as needed. The Table element is intended for situations where a mix of static and repeating rows is required, such as displaying list information with multiple columns and headers. It offers advantages over using repeating groups, including the ability to create column headers that are not automatically affected by the data source, making it easier to align content in a single cell, and allowing users to add and delete rows and columns easily. The Table element can be used for various applications such as order histories, wish lists, search results, pricing tables, and dashboards, providing users with more flexibility and versatility in their app development.