Tailwind Dynamic Table Component with React
Tables are an essential feature in many web applications, helping to organize and display data effectively. In this article, we'll explore a dynamic and beautifully styled table component for managing employee information (list could be anything, e.g. product, students).
This React-based table, built with Tailwind CSS, is ideal for
- Displaying structured data
- Performing basic actions
Install Necessary Dependencies Ensure you have Tailwind CSS and Lucide React icons installed in your project:
1npm install tailwindcss lucide-react
Tailwind Table Component
The table component is designed to be reusable, configurable, and easy to integrate into your React projects. Here’s how you can use it:
Prepare the Data Define the data and column structure you want to display. For this example, we used dummy employee data.
Employee Dashboard
| No. | Name | Cell | Salary | Status | Address | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Doe | +1 (123) 456-7890 | john.doe@example.com | $5,000 | Paid | 123 Elm Street, Springfield, USA | |
| 2 | Jane Smith | +1 (987) 654-3210 | jane.smith@example.com | $4,500 | Not Paid | 456 Oak Avenue, Metropolis, USA | |
| 3 | Alice Johnson | +1 (555) 123-4567 | alice.johnson@example.com | $4,800 | Paid | 789 Maple Drive, Gotham City, USA | |
| 4 | Bob Brown | +1 (444) 987-6543 | bob.brown@example.com | $4,700 | Not Paid | 321 Pine Lane, Star City, USA |
Table API
| Prop | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| columns | Column[] | Yes | [] | An array of column objects defining table headers. Each column has a header and key. |
| data | Employee[] | Yes | [] | An array of employee data objects to populate the table. |
| Column | { header: string; key: string } | Yes | — | Defines the structure of a column, including the header text and key. |
| Employee | { name: string; cell: string; email: string; salary: string; status: string; address: string } | Yes | — | Defines the structure of an employee object, including name, contact info, salary, status, and address. |
Use Cases of the Table Component
This table component is suitable for various web applications, such as:
- Display and manage employee records, salaries, and statuses.
- Track user data, product inventories, or financial transactions.
- Present student details, grades, or attendance records.
- Show customer information, interactions, and subscription statuses.
Its simplicity and customizability make it adaptable for almost any use case requiring structured data presentation.
Feel free to use Tailwind table component in your React project.