How can JavaScript and jQuery be utilized to enhance the functionality of moving records in a table using PHP?

When moving records in a table using PHP, JavaScript and jQuery can be utilized to enhance the functionality by allowing for drag and drop functionality. This can improve the user experience by providing a more intuitive way to reorder records within the table. 

<?php
// PHP code to display table with records
echo "<table id='sortable-table'>";
echo "<tr><th>Record ID</th><th>Record Name</th></tr>";
// Fetch records from database and display in table rows
echo "</table>";
?>

<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/ui/1.12.1/jquery-ui.min.js"></script>
<script>
$(function() {
  $("#sortable-table").sortable({
    update: function(event, ui) {
      var data = $(this).sortable('serialize');
      // Send AJAX request to update record order in database
      $.post('update_order.php', data, function(response) {
        // Handle response from server if needed
      });
    }
  });
  $("#sortable-table").disableSelection();
});
</script>

Keywords

JavaScript jQuery table manipulation drag and drop AJAX

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