What is PivotHead

PivotHead is a powerful and flexible JavaScript library for creating interactive pivot tables in modern web applications. It provides a robust core engine for data manipulation and analysis, allowing developers to transform complex datasets into insightful, interactive tables.

Overview

PivotHead helps you transform raw data into structured, analyzable information through pivot tables - a data summarization tool that helps aggregate, sort, count, and average data stored in one table and display the results in a second table showing the summarized data.

With PivotHead, you can:

• Analyze Data From Multiple Angles: Reorganize and summarize selected columns and rows of data
• Create Custom Calculations: Apply formulas and functions to your data
• Visualize Patterns and Trends: Identify relationships that would otherwise be difficult to see
• Make Data-Driven Decisions: Generate insights from complex datasets quickly

Key Features

PivotHead comes packed with features designed to handle complex data visualization needs:

Feature	Description
Flexible Data Pivoting	Transform and analyze data from multiple perspectives
Advanced Aggregation	Apply sum, average, count, min, max, and custom aggregations
Sorting & Filtering	Comprehensive options for data refinement
Multi-dimensional Grouping	Group data by multiple fields simultaneously
Pagination Support	Efficiently handle large datasets
Interactive UI	Drag & drop interface, resizable columns, and expandable rows
Conditional Formatting	Highlight important data with custom styling rules
Custom Measures & Formulas	Create calculated fields with custom formulas
Responsive Design	Automatically adapts to different screen sizes
Framework Compatibility	React support (with Vue, Svelte, and Angular coming soon)

Technical Architecture

PivotHead is built with a modular architecture that separates its core functionality from framework-specific implementations:

1. Core Engine: The PivotEngine class handles all data processing, aggregation, sorting, and filtering
2. Configuration System: Extensive options for customizing behavior and appearance
3. Framework Adapters: (Coming soon) Specialized wrappers for React, Vue, Svelte, and Angular
4. Event System: Callbacks for user interactions like sorting, filtering, and drag/drop operations

Use Cases

PivotHead is ideal for a variety of applications:

• Business Intelligence Dashboards: Visualize KPIs and metrics
• Financial Analysis Tools: Analyze revenue, expenses, and profitability
• Sales Reporting Systems: Track performance across products, regions, and time periods
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and movement
• HR Analytics: Analyze employee data and performance metrics
• Educational Tools: Present complex datasets in an understandable format
• Scientific Research: Organize and analyze experimental data

Browser Compatibility

PivotHead supports all modern browsers:

• Chrome 60+
• Firefox 60+
• Safari 12+
• Edge 79+
• Opera 47+

What's Coming Next

Our roadmap for future releases includes:

• React Component Library: Dedicated React components for seamless integration
• Vue.js Integration: Vue-specific wrappers and components
• Svelte and Angular Support: Additional framework integrations
• Advanced Export Options: Export to Excel, CSV, and PDF
• Custom Visualizations: Charts and graphs based on pivot data
• Dashboard Integration: Tools for creating comprehensive dashboards
• Real-time Data Support: Streaming data capabilities