ng-table getData() function returns data but its not populating in $data object in html

If the getData() function of ng-table is returning data, but it's not populating in the $data object in your HTML, there could be several reasons behind the issue. Here are some common troubleshooting steps to identify and resolve the problem:

1. Check ng-table Configuration: Ensure that you have correctly configured ng-table in your Angular application. Make sure you are using the appropriate directives and attributes to bind the data.

In your HTML template:

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<table ng-table="tableParams" class="table table-bordered">
    <tr ng-repeat="item in $data">
        <!-- Display the table data here -->
    </tr>
</table>

2. Verify TableParams Initialization: Ensure that you have initialized the tableParams object in your controller correctly. The tableParams object is essential for managing ng-table's behavior, including data binding.

In your controller:

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app.controller('YourController', function($scope, NgTableParams) {
    $scope.tableParams = new NgTableParams({}, {
        getData: function(params) {
            // Your logic to fetch and return data
            // Ensure you are returning the data as an array
            return yourDataArray;
        }
    });
});

3. Check Data Format: Make sure that the data returned by the getData() function is in the correct format expected by ng-table. ng-table expects an array of objects, where each object represents a row in the table.

For example:

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[
    { id: 1, name: 'John', age: 30 },
    { id: 2, name: 'Alice', age: 25 },
    // Add more rows as needed
]

4. Check for Errors: Inspect the browser console for any JavaScript errors or warnings that might provide clues about the issue. Make sure there are no errors in the getData() function or the surrounding code.

5. Test with Static Data: As a troubleshooting step, you can test ng-table with static data to check if the issue is related to data retrieval or the ng-table configuration.

For example, use a static array as a placeholder for the data in your getData() function:

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app.controller('YourController', function($scope, NgTableParams) {
    $scope.tableParams = new NgTableParams({}, {
        getData: function(params) {
            return [
                { id: 1, name: 'John', age: 30 },
                { id: 2, name: 'Alice', age: 25 },
                // Add more rows as needed
            ];
        }
    });
});

If the static data populates correctly, it indicates that the issue might be with the data retrieval process.

By following these steps and thoroughly reviewing your ng-table configuration and data retrieval logic, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue with populating data in the $data object in your HTML.