Question 1

How do I implement custom sorting in SortableTableView?

Accepted Answer

Create a Comparator for the desired column and set it using setColumnComparator. The table will automatically display sortable indicators and handle clicks for ascending/descending order, as shown in the Sortable Data section of the README.

Question 2

SortableTableView vs RecyclerView for tables in Android?

Accepted Answer

SortableTableView is better for straightforward tabular data with built-in sorting and styling, requiring less setup. RecyclerView offers more flexibility and performance optimizations like view recycling for complex, dynamic lists but needs more manual implementation.

Question 3

How to change the header color in SortableTableView?

Accepted Answer

Use setHeaderBackgroundColor in code or tableView_headerColor in XML, as demonstrated in the Header Styling section. You can also set drawables or elevation for more advanced styles.

Question 4

Does SortableTableView support pagination or lazy loading?

Accepted Answer

The open-source version does not have built-in pagination, but it includes an EndlessOnScrollListener to implement lazy loading manually when scrolling to the end, with a default threshold of 5 rows.

Question 5

How to handle click events on table cells?

Accepted Answer

Register a TableDataClickListener using addDataClickListener, which provides the row index and clicked data object in the callback, allowing for custom actions like showing toasts or navigating.

Question 6

Is SortableTableView still actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

The open-source version appears less maintained, with the last version at 2.8.0 and the README promoting a pro version for updates. Development focus seems shifted, so rely on community forks or consider the pro version for active support.

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