DataTable.versionCheck()

Since: DataTables 1.11

Version number compatibility check function.

Description

This method provides the ability for plug-in developers to check a required version number against the running version of DataTables. For example, a plug-in such as Buttons might require DataTables 1.10.7 or newer. This method provides the ability to check that.

It can also be useful for plug-ins to ensure that any other version dependencies are met.

Please note that this is a static function and is accessed through the DataTable or $.fn.dataTable object, not an API instance. It can be accessed at any time, even before any DataTables have been created on the page.

Prior to DataTables 1.11 this method could be accessed through the $.fn.dataTable object only. As of 1.11, either DataTable or $.fn.dataTable can be used.

Type

function versionCheck( version [, version2 ] )

Description:: Check the compatibility of the running version of DataTables against a version string
Returns:: boolean

true if the second version (version2) is greater or equal to the required version, or false if the is not suitable

Examples

Non-jQuery: Check the compatibility of DataTables:

if (!DataTable.versionCheck('1.11')) {
	alert('DataTables 1.11 or newer is required');
}

jQuery: Check the compatibility of DataTables:

if (!$.fn.dataTable.versionCheck('1.10.7')) {
	alert('A newer version of DataTables is required');
}

Check that Buttons 1.5 or newer is used:

if (!$.fn.dataTable.versionCheck('1.5.0', $.fn.dataTable.Buttons.version)) {
	alert('A newer version of BUttons is required');
}