title: Table Sorting/Search Using Server-Side
body: <p>I currently have developed a web application using PHP and MySQL. The application requires a table that is sortable and searchable. Right now I use tablesorter with JS/JQuery. </p>
  
  <p>Here is the issue. The table data is always growing. Right now there are well over 5000 rows to search/sort. It grows about 300 rows a week. Due to this, tablesorter has become incredibly slow and it can take a slower computer up to 5 minutes to load the page. </p>
  
  <p>I am looking for a solution to this. I am not sure if the best idea is to use a server-side version of tablesorter or not, but as of now that is what I am looking for. </p>
  
  <p>I have searched everywhere for a table sorter that isn't so heavy on the client side. Also FYI I use code igniter. Any help would be great!</p>