Pagination : When to use server side and client side pagination

While doing pagination for tables, developers blindly use server side or client side pagination many times. It is important to know when to use server side pagination and when to use client side pagination effectively. Lets discuss it in details.

First, let's define what we mean by client-side and server-side pagination. Client-side pagination refers to the process of manipulating data on the client (usually the user's browser). This means that the data is transferred from the server to the client at once and the client is responsible for paginating and sorting the data.

On the other hand, server-side pagination refers to the process of manipulating data on the server. In this case, only a subset of the data is transferred from the server to the client and the server is responsible for paginating and sorting the data.

When to use server side pagination :

1. Performance: As the amount of data grows, client-side pagination and sorting can become slow and cumbersome. This can lead to a poor user experience and can even cause the client to crash. Server-side pagination and sorting allows the server to handle the data manipulation, which can be faster and more efficient.

2. Security: Server-side pagination and sorting allows you to control access to data and ensure that only authorized users can access and manipulate it. This can be important for security and compliance reasons.

3. Simplicity: Client-side pagination and sorting can require complex client-side code and can be difficult to implement and maintain. Server-side pagination and sorting can be simpler to implement and maintain, as the server handles the data manipulation.

4. Compatibility: Some clients (such as older browsers or devices) may not have the capabilities to handle client-side pagination and sorting. Server-side pagination and sorting can ensure that all clients can access and manipulate the data.

5. Scalability: As the amount of data grows, client-side pagination and sorting can become increasingly difficult to manage. Server-side pagination and sorting allows the server to handle the data manipulation, which can be more scalable and able to handle larger amounts of data.

When to use client side validation :

While client-side pagination and sorting can be convenient in some cases, server-side pagination and sorting offers several important benefits including better performance, security, simplicity, compatibility, and scalability. Therefore, it is always a good idea to use server-side pagination and sorting whenever possible.

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