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Re: Show HN: Datagridxl2.js – Fast Excel-like data table library

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Post by eviltester »

bklyn11201 wrote: post #3

The performance here is amazing. Well done! I'm desperately searching for a way to replace old Handsontable (before they closed source), but the license here for DataGrid XL makes it impossible to easily bring into a large FOSS project. Some ideas for licensing: dual license MIT and commercial. Feed advanced features and support into the commercial while keeping the MIT version fast, performant, extendable.

If you are still looking to replace Handsontable then AG Grid community edition is free, open sourced and MIT Licensed. The AG Grid commercial Enterprise edition has more advanced features and support.

Re: Show HN: Datagridxl2.js – Fast Excel-like data table library

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taf2 wrote: post #85
robbiejs wrote: post #47

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Thanks for your feedback. It's true, I have not made any real efforts when it comes to accessibility (apart from choosing DOM over Canvas). I would very much like to make DataGridXL as accessible as I can, but right now it is not a priority. Thank you very much for sharing the link, that looks really helpful. Are you experienced in making data grids accessible?

This is amazingly nice it works for mobile and that is great

Ah thanks, we'll be improving touch controls soon (adding a mobile contrxt menu)

Re: Show HN: Datagridxl2.js – Fast Excel-like data table library

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Post by robbiejs »

meekaaku wrote: post #93

This looks very nice! I am looking for a spreadsheet like component for a project I am working on. Had evaluated jspreadsheet before. Question I have is, how would one go about integrating formulas and references? The demo doesnt seem to support that.

Hi, I am not sure if the product will support formulas. I 'll let it depend on popular demand. For now, DataGridXL does not support it.

Re: Show HN: Datagridxl2.js – Fast Excel-like data table library

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Post by robbiejs »

cyanydeez wrote: post #81

I think you're half way to why users stick to excel. Without the calculator aspect it not really an excel clone.

The catch phrase on the homepage gives the wrong impression I believe. Thanks for pointing that out. I am not trying to create an Excel clone, but rather an editable data table with Excel like controls and interface.

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Post by robbiejs »

jassmith87 wrote: post #62
robbiejs wrote: post #53

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I have noticed your product before, very well done!

Thank you! DataGridXL has been my text only benchmark for a long time because of how ludicrously fast it is! Downright creative problem solving!

Ah thanks, yes, had to make some uncommon design decisions, all for the sake of performance. I am impressed that you managed to create a performant product with all the advanced rendering too.

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Post by robbiejs »

ramesh31 wrote: post #73

>You don’t need any framework to use DataGridXL. - It is lightweight (~250kb) and easy to use I'm not so sure 250k qualifies as lightweight by any definition. That's a pretty high target even for total bundle size. React, for example, is ~6k.

Okay, gotcha. Maybe I should mentiod that it is lightweight compared to other options. Handonsontable is a terribe 1.5MB. I imagine Ag-grid is close to 1MB as well.
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