Learn how to build a
fully functional Laravel User List using Yajra DataTables
— step by step — in this in-depth tutorial by
SoftwareBhai Tech
.
This guide walks you through every stage of integrating
Yajra DataTables
into a
Laravel application
to display and manage user data efficiently using
server-side processing
.
If you’re working on
admin panels
,
user management systems
, or
dashboard pages
, this tutorial will help you implement a modern, responsive, and fast data listing interface that can handle thousands of users with ease.
What You’ll Learn
In this comprehensive tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Set up a
fresh Laravel project
and install all required dependencies.
✅ Add
dummy users
into your database using Laravel Tinker for testing.
✅ Install and configure
Yajra DataTables package
properly.
✅ Create a clean, sortable, searchable, and paginated
user list
using server-side DataTables.
✅ Customize columns and add action buttons (like edit, delete, or view).
✅ Display user data dynamically using AJAX requests.
✅ Improve performance with
server-side rendering
for large datasets.
✅ Build a clean and
responsive user management interface
for admin use.
Technologies Used
-
Laravel 10 / 9 / 8
-
Yajra DataTables
(Server-Side)
-
Bootstrap 5 / Blade Templates
-
Laravel Tinker
(for dummy data)
-
MySQL Database
-
AJAX / jQuery
for interactive frontend
Why Use Yajra DataTables in Laravel?
Yajra DataTables is one of the most popular packages for handling large tables in Laravel.
It makes your tables dynamic with features like:
-
Pagination
-
Search
-
Sorting
-
Real-time filtering
-
Server-side data loading
Instead of manually writing custom queries for every request, Yajra DataTables automatically handles all filtering and sorting efficiently — making your
Laravel admin dashboards faster and easier to manage
.
Project Overview
In this project, you’ll create a
User Management Page
that lists all users dynamically using Yajra DataTables.
The table will include:
You’ll also learn how to:
-
Generate fake users
for testing
-
Secure your routes
with Laravel authentication middleware
-
Integrate DataTables with Blade templates
cleanly
-
Make API calls using AJAX
for fast data fetching
Perfect For:
-
Laravel beginners and intermediate developers
-
Developers building
admin panels
or
CRM systems
-
Anyone wanting to use
DataTables in Laravel projects
-
Students learning
real-world Laravel projects
