Server‑side processing versus client‑side Ajax loading in DataTables for preserving filter state on reload
When working with large datasets in DataTables, developers must decide between enabling server‑side processing (serverSide:true) and loading the full data set once via Ajax (serverSide:false). The goal is to retain the table’s filter, sort and page state after a page reload while keeping initial load time and memory usage within acceptable limits. Server‑sid