DataTables Editor Plugin Installation

[!NOTE] Special thanks to @bellwood and @DataTables for being generous for providing a license to support the development of this package.

Overview

The DataTables Editor plugin integrates the powerful DataTables Editor library with Laravel DataTables. It provides a complete CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) interface for your DataTables, handling all the backend logic including validation, database transactions, and event hooks.

This plugin is particularly useful when you need an inline editing experience directly within your DataTables, allowing users to edit table data without navigating to separate forms.

[!WARNING] A premium license is required to use the DataTables Editor library. Please purchase a license before using this plugin.

Prerequisites

Before installing this plugin, ensure you have:

Installation

Step 1: Install the Package

composer require yajra/laravel-datatables-editor:"^13.0"

Step 2: Install Editor Assets

Follow the Editor Tutorial for detailed instructions on setting up the frontend assets.

Quick Start

Once installed, you can quickly create an editor class using the artisan command:

php artisan datatables:editor Posts --model

Then, follow the Editor Usage documentation to set up your routes and frontend.

Best Practices

[!TIP] Pro Tips for Success

• Always use database transactions - The Editor automatically wraps operations in transactions
• Set fillable attributes - Ensure your model has proper $fillable property
• Use validation rules - Always define validation rules for create, edit, and remove actions
• Return the model - In event hooks (creating, updating), return an array. In event hooks (created, updated, saved, deleted), return the $model instance
• DT_RowId for remove - Always validate DT_RowId in removeRules() as required|exists:table,id

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