> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://swimlane.gitbook.io/ngx-datatable/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://swimlane.gitbook.io/ngx-datatable/readme/architecture.md). # Architecture ### Manifesto There is some things that it doesn't do nor do we plan to do. Lets say you have a requirement to have the ability to edit cell values in the row. Thats a awesome feature but somewhat catered to your use case. How do you invoke the edit? What type of control do you show in the cell? If its a date, do you have controls for that? Its a slippery slope...if you do want to do that you can use the expressive column templates to put whatever components inside your table you want. What we wanted to do is design a table component that isn't bloated with features that won't fit every use case but instead make a component that does what it does the best possible and is flexible enough to allow you to do what you need to do to solve your requirement. Some examples of the things we don't plan to build in this project are: * Export such as CSV * Context Menus * Column Filters * Column Toggling If you are interested in building something like that for this project, I'm happy to help point you in the right direction and would be happy to list a link as a extension. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://swimlane.gitbook.io/ngx-datatable/readme/architecture.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.