Add a Table Component with URL State Handling

[Maciej-Siara]

Suggestion: Add a Table Component with URL State Handling

Summary

I would like to suggest introducing a new table component to the GitHub origin UI. This component would handle its state via URL parameters. This enhancement would provide better state persistence, improved shareability of table views, and a seamless user experience.

Problem

Currently, managing the state of tables (e.g., pagination, sorting, filtering) can be cumbersome, especially when users want to share specific views of data. Without URL-based state management, the context is often lost when navigating or sharing links.

Proposal

The proposed table component would:

• Utilize 47ng/nuqs to synchronize state (pagination, sorting, filtering) with URL parameters.
• Enhance user experience by allowing users to bookmark and share specific table views easily.
• Simplify state management by decoupling it from in-memory state and placing it in the URL.

Key Features

1. URL State Management: Automatically sync the table state with the URL.
2. Deep Linking: Allow users to share direct links to specific table views.
3. State Restoration: Persist table states across page reloads or navigations.
4. Framework Compatibility: Designed for seamless integration with existing GitHub UI components.

Benefits

1. Improved UX: Users can share table views without needing to explain their current state.
2. Developer-Friendly: Simplifies state management for developers using the table component.
3. Consistency: Aligns with modern UI practices of leveraging URLs for state persistence.

Conclusion

Adding a table component with built-in URL state handling would significantly enhance the usability and shareability of data views within the GitHub origin UI. It would also reduce the effort required for developers to implement this functionality from scratch.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on this idea. Thank you!