Spreadsheet

Overview

Spreadsheet is a powerful view component designed specifically for Rails applications, offering developers a seamless way to integrate spreadsheet-like functionality into their web projects. With an emphasis on flexibility and customization, it enhances your app’s user interface by allowing interactive manipulation of data. Whether you need to construct complex tables or streamline user inputs, Spreadsheet aims to simplify the process while providing essential tools for customization and extensibility.

Installation is straightforward, and once set up, you can take full advantage of its features, like custom styling and advanced data handling. The use of frameworks like Shoelace and Tailwind CSS enhances the visual appeal and functionality of the components, ensuring that your tables not only serve a purpose but also look great in your application.

Features

• Easy Installation: Seamlessly add the gem to your Rails app by updating your Gemfile and running a simple installation command, making setup a breeze.
• Customizable Options: Components offer various options like classnames for CSS customization, allowing you to tailor the styles to perfectly match your app’s design.
• Colspan Support: Define column spans with the colspan option, giving you the flexibility to create complex and dynamic table layouts as needed.
• Custom Stimulus Controllers: Utilize a component_controller option to integrate your own custom Stimulus controllers, enhancing interactivity within your components.
• Extendable Dataset: The extra_data option allows developers to extend the default dataset included in component templates for added functionality.
• Local Development Setup: Supports easy local development by linking your local repository, ensuring you can develop and test without hassle.
• Open Source: As an open-source gem licensed under the MIT License, it promotes community contributions, allowing for ongoing improvements and support.