[blog] DataTable related topics

fbas

We're getting too many questions in the forum that are mostly unrelated to DataTables, often asking for basic insight into javascript, jquery, debugging, jeditable, php, etc. I've decided to run a series of blogs to cover those topics in hopes of helping people avoid many pitfalls and also to reduce some of the clutter here for off-topic questions. These blog entries are written from the point of view of a DataTables user, but cover stuff you probably should know BEFORE you use DataTables, or certainly before you post about them in the forum.

I know most people here are quite advanced on these topics, but if you could read and comment and contribute to the blog, this could be a good resource for people that need pointers, without filling up the forum with the same off-topic questions and answers.

Take a look at http://tote-magote.blogspot.com/

I've gotten these topics started:
- Javascript basics for DataTables
- JQuery basics for DataTables

I intent to write the following:
- PHP basics for DataTables
- JEditable basics for DataTables
- Debugging basics for DataTables

Willing to cover topics that people suggest, as well.

allan

Love it! I think this is an excellent idea for introducing people who are new to DataTables, Javascript and jQuery to the various libraries and options that they present.

Just linked to your latest two posts in the DataTables news feed. Really looking forward to your next posts!

Regards,
Allan

fbas

Added the Debugger basics for DataTables and a post about common errors in DataTables (this list will probably be expanded upon).

fbas

PHP basics for DataTables is published. next up will be a walk-through of the server_processing.php script

http://tote-magote.blogspot.com/

allan

Awesome stuff - more links added to the news feed, and I'll the others shortly.

Regards,
Allan

fbas

I've posted the server_processing.php blog that goes through the server-side script and gives a few tips for customization.

http://tote-magote.blogspot.com/2011/08/serverprocessingphp-for-datatables.html