For very large datasets, loading all data at once (as shown above) is inefficient. The true power of AG Grid + PHP is realized through . To implement this: Frontend: Enable rowModelType: 'serverSide' .
Now, let's create the frontend. We will use the community version of AG Grid via CDN. Use code with caution. 4. Key Updates for 2026 This example uses AG Grid v31+ features. aggrid php example updated
if (isset($filter['filterTo'])) $whereClauses[] = "$field <= :$field_to"; $params[":$field_to"] = $filter['filterTo']; For very large datasets, loading all data at
// Retrieve the data from the database $sql = "SELECT * FROM employees"; $result = $conn->query($sql); Now, let's create the frontend
Implementing with a PHP backend is a common requirement for enterprise applications handling large datasets. This guide provides a fully updated, 2026-compliant approach for connecting AG-Grid to a MySQL database using PHP, focusing on Server-Side Row Model (SSRM) for pagination , sorting , and filtering . Why Use Server-Side Data with PHP?
// Create the grid $grid = new ag_grid($options);
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | Server-side pagination | Load data in chunks (e.g., 100 rows at a time) | | Sorting | Multi-column sorting via PHP | | Filtering | Text, numeric, date range filters | | Row selection | Checkbox + server-side sync | | CRUD operations | Add, edit, delete rows via PHP endpoints | | Excel export | Export filtered/current grid data |