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Re: Tabler: Free and open source dashboard HTML/CSS framework

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Why pack so many different things into a single project?

If I want to build a dashboard with multiple widgets on the screen, my first step would be to look for a layout tool. Which allows me to handle how the screen is divided into multiple areas and offers an interative interface so I can open, move, resize and close those areas.

I would not want a bundle that combines the layout tool with charts and forms and whatnot.

For example, if I want an area to be used for an interactive chart, I would want to build that with whatever solution I like best. Personally I already use Plotly for many things, so I would go with that.

Re: Tabler: Free and open source dashboard HTML/CSS framework

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post #4

Why pack so many different things into a single project? If I want to build a dashboard with multiple widgets on the screen, my first step would be to look for a layout tool. Which allows me to handle how the screen is divided into multiple areas and offers an interative interface so I can open, move, resize and close those areas. I would not want a bundle that combines the layout tool with charts and forms and whatn…

It's pretty standard for component libraries and/or dashboard templates to cover all the bases for a SaaS dashboard

Re: Tabler: Free and open source dashboard HTML/CSS framework

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post #4

Why pack so many different things into a single project? If I want to build a dashboard with multiple widgets on the screen, my first step would be to look for a layout tool. Which allows me to handle how the screen is divided into multiple areas and offers an interative interface so I can open, move, resize and close those areas. I would not want a bundle that combines the layout tool with charts and forms and whatn…

Any examples of "layout tools" you'd recommend?

Re: Tabler: Free and open source dashboard HTML/CSS framework

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post #4

Why pack so many different things into a single project? If I want to build a dashboard with multiple widgets on the screen, my first step would be to look for a layout tool. Which allows me to handle how the screen is divided into multiple areas and offers an interative interface so I can open, move, resize and close those areas. I would not want a bundle that combines the layout tool with charts and forms and whatn…

Then use plotly bud. Why rag on tabler though? It’s beautiful and provides devs a quick way to get started on a new project without having to think much about UI and lightly customize and have something that looks very professional. And it’s free.

Re: Tabler: Free and open source dashboard HTML/CSS framework

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post #4

Why pack so many different things into a single project? If I want to build a dashboard with multiple widgets on the screen, my first step would be to look for a layout tool. Which allows me to handle how the screen is divided into multiple areas and offers an interative interface so I can open, move, resize and close those areas. I would not want a bundle that combines the layout tool with charts and forms and whatn…

> Why pack so many different things into a single project?

So I can build a dashboard without deciding on a layout tool, then deciding on a solution for charts, etc.

I do not consider myself a frontend developer. I'm just not interested in spending time learning about a bunch of UI tools if there's a framework that does it all.

This is appealing to me- the less I have to think about the implementation of the presentation layer, the more I can focus on the data processing, persistence, API... the stuff that _I_ care about working on.

Not trying to argue, just one answer to your question.

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