Angular Material Tutorial - 31 - Data table Pagination

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29 Apr 201903:12

Summary

TLDRThis video script offers a concise guide on implementing pagination in data tables using Angular's Material module. It outlines a three-step process: importing the MatPaginator module, adding it to the HTML with customizable options like page size and showing first/last buttons, and finally, integrating it with the data source using the MatPaginator directive. The script also addresses styling issues and highlights the benefits of pagination for handling large data sets efficiently.

Takeaways

  • 📚 Start by importing the MatPaginator module from the @angular/material library.
  • 🔨 Add the MatPaginator to the component's template to enable pagination functionality.
  • 📈 Specify the page size options using the 'pageSize' property, with choices like 5, 10, and 20.
  • 🔄 Include the first and last buttons in the paginator by adding the 'showFirstLastButtons' attribute.
  • 🎯 Provide the MatPaginator directive to the data source to control the displayed data.
  • 🔍 Use the 'ViewChild' decorator to obtain a reference to the MatPaginator component.
  • 📊 Assign the MatPaginator instance to the 'paginator' property of the data source within the 'ngOnInit' method.
  • 🖌️ Fix the table's styling by wrapping it in a div and moving the 'elevation' class from 'mat-table' to the div.
  • 👀 By default, 5 items are displayed per page, but this can be adjusted to 10 or 20 for larger datasets.
  • ↔️ Navigation between pages is facilitated by icon buttons, with the first and last page buttons being optional but useful for extensive data.
  • 📝 Save and test the implementation in the browser to ensure proper pagination and styling.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the video?

    -The main topic of the video is the implementation of pagination in data tables using Angular Material's Paginator module.

  • What are the three simple steps to implement pagination in data tables?

    -The three steps are: 1) Import the Material Paginator module, 2) Add the paginated component to the HTML with specified options, and 3) Provide the MatPaginator directive to the data source.

  • Which module is required to be imported for pagination to work?

    -The MatPaginator module from Angular's Material library is required to be imported for pagination.

  • How can the page size be specified in the paginator component?

    -The page size can be specified using the 'pageSize' option property of the paginator component.

  • What are the two options that can be set for the paginator in the video?

    -The two options are the 'pageSize' and the 'showFirstLastButtons' attributes, which control the number of displayed items per page and the visibility of first and last page buttons, respectively.

  • How can the reference to the MatPaginator component be obtained in the Angular component class?

    -The reference can be obtained by using the @ViewChild decorator to get a reference to the MatPaginator component instance.

  • What is the purpose of the MatPaginator directive in the data source?

    -The MatPaginator directive is used to connect the data source with the paginator component, allowing the data to be displayed in paginated form.

  • Why might the first and last page buttons not be necessary for small data sets?

    -The first and last page buttons might not be necessary for small data sets because the data can be easily navigated without them, but they are beneficial for larger data sets with a small page size.

  • How does the video address the issue of broken styling after implementing pagination?

    -The video shows that by wrapping the table and paginator in a div tag and moving the 'elevation' class from the mat-table to the div tag, the styling issues can be resolved.

  • What is the default number of items displayed per page in the paginator component?

    -By default, five items are displayed per page, but this can be changed to other values like 10 or 20 as needed.

  • How does the video conclude?

    -The video concludes by inviting viewers to subscribe for more content and indicates that the next video will cover a different topic.

Outlines

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📊 Implementing Pagination in Data Tables

This paragraph introduces the concept of pagination in data tables and outlines a three-step process to implement it. The first step involves importing the MatPaginator module from Angular Material. The second step explains how to add the paginated component to the HTML and configure it with options like page size and visibility of first and last buttons. The final step describes how to provide the MatPaginator directive to the data source, which includes importing the module, getting a reference to the paginator component, and assigning it to the data source's paginated property. The paragraph concludes with a brief on the importance of styling and the benefits of pagination for large data sets.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡pagination

Pagination is the process of dividing content into a number of pages, especially in data tables, to make it more manageable and user-friendly. In the context of the video, pagination is used to display data in the form of pages with a specified number of items, such as 5, 10, or 20, allowing users to navigate through the data more efficiently.

💡data tables

Data tables are structured layouts used to organize and display data in rows and columns, making it easy to read and understand. In the video, the focus is on enhancing data tables with pagination to handle large sets of data, ensuring that the information is presented in a clear and accessible manner.

💡Material Pigeon ater module

The Material Pigeon ater module is a component library in Angular, a popular web application framework, which provides material design elements for building user interfaces. In the video, this module is imported and utilized to implement pagination in a data table, showcasing its role in enhancing the user experience with material design principles.

💡HTML

HTML, or HyperText Markup Language, is the standard markup language used to create web pages and web applications. In the video, HTML is used to add the paginated component, which is an essential step in implementing pagination in data tables, allowing for the division of content into pages.

💡page size

Page size refers to the number of items or records displayed on a single page. In the context of the video, specifying the page size is a crucial step in the pagination process, as it determines how many items will be shown on each page of the data table, with options like 5, 10, or 20 items per page.

💡first and last buttons

The first and last buttons are navigation controls often found in paginated data tables that allow users to quickly jump to the first or last page. In the video, these buttons are included as an attribute in the paginator to enhance the user's ability to navigate through large data sets.

💡directive

A directive is a marker used in HTML that tells the Angular framework to perform a specific task or action. In the video, the MatPaginator directive is provided to the data source to enable pagination, demonstrating how directives are used to bind Angular components to HTML elements.

💡view child decorator

The view child decorator is a feature in Angular that allows a component to get a reference to a child component. In the video, the @ViewChild decorator is used to obtain a reference to the MatPaginator component, which is then assigned to the paginated property of the data source, illustrating the decorator's role in component communication.

💡ngOnInit method

The ngOnInit method is a lifecycle hook in Angular that is called immediately after a component is initialized. In the video, the ngOnInit method is where the MatPaginator component is assigned to the paginated property of the data source, showing how lifecycle hooks are used to perform initialization tasks.

💡styling

Styling refers to the process of applying visual design elements to HTML elements, such as colors, fonts, and spacing, to enhance the appearance and user experience. In the video, the styling is adjusted by wrapping the table and paginator in a div tag and moving the elevation class from the mat-table to the div tag, demonstrating how styling can improve the visual presentation of a paginated data table.

💡user experience

User experience, or UX, is the overall experience a user has when interacting with a system, such as a website or application. In the video, the focus on pagination, the inclusion of first and last buttons, and the adjustments to styling all contribute to improving the user experience by making it easier for users to navigate and view data.

Highlights

Introduction to pagination in data tables

Importing the MatPaginator module from Angular Material

Adding MatPaginator to the material array

Adding the paginated component to the HTML

Specifying page size options for the paginator

Option to show first and last buttons in the paginator

Including show first and last buttons as an attribute

Providing the MatPaginator directive to the data source

Importing MatPaginator from the correct Angular package

Using the @ViewChildren decorator to get a reference to the MatPaginator component

Assigning the MatPaginator to the paginated property of the datasource

Fixing the styling by wrapping the table and MatPaginator in a div tag

Moving the elevation class from mat-table to the div tag for better appearance

Default display of five items per page with options to change

Navigation between pages using icon buttons

Inclusion of first and last page buttons for large data sets

Summary and conclusion of pagination in data tables

Transcripts

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in this video let's take a look at

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pagination in data tables similarity

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sorting pagination can be implemented in

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three simple steps the first step is to

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import the material Pigeon ater module

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so in material module Diaz import map

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pigeon ater module and added to the

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material array second step we add the

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paginated component in the HTML so after

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Matt table map pigeon ater and we are

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going to specify two options to the page

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inator the first one is the page size we

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specify that using the page size options

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property

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let's go with 5 10 and 20 the second

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option is to show the first and last

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buttons of the page inator show first

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last buttons and we simply include it as

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an attribute the final step is to

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provide the map regginator directive to

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the data source so in the types of file

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import mat Pidgeon ater from angular

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slash material and then use the view

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child decorator to get hold of a

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reference to the map page inator

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component at view child mat progenitor

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the variable is going to be progenitor

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of type map page inator finally in the

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ng on init method we assign the mat

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paginated component to the paginated

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property of the datasource so this dot

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datasource dot originator is equal to

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this dot page inator and that is it

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let's save the files and take a look at

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the browser at first glance you can see

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that the styling is sort of broken so

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let's fix that in the HTML we are going

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to wrap the table

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as well as pigeon eater in a div tag and

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then we are going to move this elevation

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class from mat table to the div tag now

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if we go back to the browser you can see

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that it looks much better

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by default five items are displayed per

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page we can change it to 10 or even 20

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you can also go back and forth between

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the pages using the icon buttons the

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first page and last page buttons might

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not be necessary for small data sets but

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if you have several hundreds of rows

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with a small page size you can

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definitely include the show first and

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last buttons attribute all right then

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that is about pagination in data tables

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thank you guys for watching

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you're free to subscribe and I'll see

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you guys in the next video

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