Working with Table, List, and Card Components

As we continue our journey with PrimeNG and Angular, we find ourselves in the realm of data display components. In this chapter, we will focus on three key components: the data table, list, and card components. These components are the workhorses of any application, responsible for presenting data to users in a clear, concise, and user-friendly manner. They are the bridge between the raw data in our applications and the polished, interactive interfaces that our users interact with.

The objective of this chapter is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively utilize data tables, lists, and card components, enabling you to present data in the most user-friendly and efficient manner possible. By gaining mastery over these components, you can ensure that users can effortlessly comprehend and interact with the data, ultimately leading to enhanced user engagement and satisfaction.

In this chapter, we will cover...

Technical requirements

This chapter contains various code samples of PrimeNG displaying components. You can find the related source code in the chapter-06 folder of the following GitHub repository: https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Next-Level-UI-Development-with-PrimeNG/tree/main/apps/chapter-06.

Creating responsive layouts with PrimeFlex

PrimeFlex is a lightweight, responsive CSS utility library designed to accompany Prime UI libraries and static web pages. It’s a perfect CSS utility companion that empowers web design by providing a collection of pre-built components and utility classes. In this section, we’ll explore PrimeFlex and how it’s used with PrimeNG, including building layouts, using Flexbox and Grid, and more.

Integrating PrimeFlex with PrimeNG

PrimeFlex can be easily integrated with PrimeNG by installing it via npm:

npm install primeflex

After the installation process, we’ll include the PrimeFlex library in our styles.scss file:

// styles.scss
@import 'primeflex/primeflex.scss';

Once we import primeflex.scss, we will be able to create an Angular application consistently, ensuring proper spacing, typography, layout, and all other essential elements.

Let’s compare how we build layouts with and without...

Introducing data display components

As we all know, data is the lifeblood of any application, but raw data in itself is not very useful. It’s how we present this data to users that truly matters. That’s where data display components come into play. They are the tools that transform raw data into meaningful information, providing users with insights and enabling them to interact with the data.

PrimeNG offers a variety of data display components. These components are designed to present data in a clear, concise, and user-friendly manner. They include data tables, lists, cards, and much more. Each of these components has its strengths and use cases, and together, they provide a comprehensive toolkit for data display. Without these components, users would be left with raw data that is difficult to interpret and analyze. This could lead to errors, misunderstandings, and poor decision-making.

Let’s take a look at the following PrimeNG data display components and...

Working with data table components

Diving into the world of data display, we find ourselves surrounded by a myriad of components, each with its unique features and capabilities. Among these, PrimeNG tables stand out as a versatile and powerful tool that can transform raw data into meaningful, interactive, and visually appealing information.

To use PrimeNG tables in your Angular project, you first need to import TableModule from PrimeNG. You can do this by adding the following import statement to your module file:

import { TableModule } from 'primeng/table'

This section will explore the various features and functionalities of PrimeNG tables, providing you with practical examples and insights to help you leverage their full potential in your applications. In the following examples, we will work with sample product data. Here is the interface of Product:

interface Product {
   id: number
   name: string
   price: number...

Working with list components

PrimeNG offers a variety of list components that cater to different needs and use cases. These components are designed to transform raw data into meaningful lists, providing users with an intuitive way to interact with the information.

PrimeNG’s list components include several key elements that can be used to create diverse list presentations:

• DataView: This element offers grid and list views for displaying data, with sorting and filtering options
• OrderList: This element allows users to reorder items within a list
• PickList: This element enables users to pick items from one list and move them to another

These components are not just about displaying data; they also provide features such as sorting, filtering, and selection, enhancing the user’s ability to interact with the data. Let’s take a look at each of them in more detail.

DataView

DataView is a versatile component that is particularly useful when...

Working with card components

A PrimeNG card is a container component that provides a flexible and extensible content container with multiple variants and options. It’s essentially a rectangular box that holds content and actions about a single subject. Think of it as a small container that groups together specific information.

Cards are incredibly versatile and can be used in various scenarios:

• Product listings: Cards can be used for displaying products in an online store where each card represents a product with an image, title, price, and description
• User profiles: On social media platforms, cards can represent user profiles, showcasing an image, name, and other personal details
• Blog posts: For blog listings, each card might display a post’s featured image, title, and a brief summary

The use of cards can make content more digestible, breaking information into chunks that are easier to understand at a glance.

Let’s dive into a practical...

Summary

In this chapter, we’ve delved into data display components in PrimeNG. We started by understanding the role of these components in transforming raw data into meaningful, user-friendly information, and saw how PrimeNG’s rich set of data display components, such as tables, lists, and cards, can be used to present data effectively in Angular applications.

The knowledge gained in this chapter is crucial because effective data presentation is a key aspect of building user-friendly applications. By using PrimeNG’s data display components, we can create applications that not only look good but also provide a seamless user experience.

But our journey doesn’t end here. Looking ahead to the next chapter, we’ll dive into other PrimeNG data display components. We’ll learn how to use components such as Tree, Scroller, Timeline, and VirtualScroller to show data in our Angular applications.

So, let’s keep the momentum going. We’...