DBIx::HTMLTable is a good start, but since I have started using CGI::Ajax I need to create nifty HTML tables on the fly and return them to the browser using CGI::Ajax.

The module doesn't create the table header or do slick stuff like letting me set the class on alternating rows to make a nice ledger-looking table.

DBIx::HTMLTable would be the perfect drug if it was very convenient to use. I'm considering writing my own version of this module and putting it up on CPAN.

The great thing about DBIx::HTMLTable is that it will let you abstract your database layer from the CGI::Ajax web interface. All you need to do is create a concise SQL query and then return a crisply-styled table to your web page. I was able to return thousands of rows.

Your thoughts positive or negative?

Thanks.

jdporter unconsidered. Considered by tphyahoo: "add mod:// markup for modules mentioned?" Final count: 8 keep, 11 edit.

In reply to DBIx::HTMLTable Is Not My Drug of Choice by hackdaddy

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