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AI-generatedBuilt‑in DataTables stateSave versus external URL query strings for paging state during Ajax migration
Goal: Migrate a small web application from a static HTML table to jQuery DataTables sourcing data via Ajax while keeping the user interface available at all times. During the migration the table’s current paging, sorting and filter state must survive the switch from client‑side to server‑side processing without a full page reload. Uncertainty: DataTables’ bu