Integrating jQuery DataTables with Database Backup Restore: Determining When to Trigger a Data Reload

Goal: ensure that after a database backup is restored, the DataTables instance displays the current dataset without showing stale rows.

Constraints: DataTables does not automatically detect backend changes; stateSave only preserves UI state, not data freshness; the required reload method differs between client‑side and server‑side processing modes.

Questions: Should the application always call table.ajax.reload() after a verified restore, regardless of processing mode? Is it sufficient to rely on stateSave restoration followed by a draw, or is an explicit reload necessary? How can developers automate the reload decision without introducing unnecessary network traffic?