Can clusterize.js be used with datatables.net?

Question

I load a large amount of data into my tables.
I am using datatables to help with search, sorting, pagination, etc. With the large amount of data (and styled rows), it can often take a long time to render in the browser.

Is it possible to use Clusterize.js with datatables.net to improve rendering speeds?

Revoice

Answer 1

Nope, long story short - it's not worth the effort

Since you need such rich functionality as DataTable provides and infinity-scrolling feature Clusterize provides, consider switching to library that has both of these, such as SlickGrid. Despite tha fact that main repo is abandoned, there are actively maintaining fork. See examples I am pretty sure you'll find there what you are looking for.

I know it's not the answer you are waiting for because I know the pain of switching an existing implementation which works, but I don't think anyone will take over the responsibility of combining those two libraries in nearest future.

Cyprian

thanks for taking the time to answer. "I know it's not the answer you are waiting for because I know the pain of switching an existing implementation which works", you are very correct, I use datatables extensively and it would indeed be painful to switch. I much prefer the documentation and API for datatables than SlickGrid as well. I'll wait and see if anyone else has anything to add before accepting this as the answer. – Revoice

I also just found a datatables extrension (datatables.net/extensions/scroller), which may perform similar functionality to Clusterize.js – Revoice

Cool! Then scroller is best option for you. It's already integrated with datatables, what could be better? As author of Clusterize.js I will be very surprised if anyone spends his time on what you ask for, because this integration may be tricky, datatables is huge :D – Cyprian

The author of Clusterize.js seems like an authoritative source to me. I'm accepting the answer but it might be a good idea to update it to suggest the Datatables Scroller extension for those already heavily using datatables rather than SlickGrid. Thanks again for your help. – Revoice