The configuration objects specify how data is presented and interacted with within the grid. These objects define properties such as the data field to be displayed, the column header, width, cell renderer, and various other features that control the user experience. For example, one could define a column to display product names, specifying its header as “Product Name,” setting a fixed width, and perhaps using a custom cell renderer to display images alongside the text.
Properly structured configuration is crucial for effective data visualization and user interaction. It enables developers to customize the grid’s appearance and behavior to meet specific application requirements, significantly improving data accessibility and usability. Furthermore, these definitions facilitate features like sorting, filtering, and editing, empowering users to analyze and manipulate data efficiently. Initially, such configuration was often embedded directly within the grid’s initialization code, but evolved to become more modular and maintainable through declarative structures.