How can I implement sorting in Angular Material tables?

How can I implement sorting in Angular Material tables?

You can implement sorting in Angular Material tables by using the MatSort directive. First, import MatSortModule in your module.

What do I need to do in the HTML template?

In your HTML template, add the matSort directive to your table and mat-sort-header to the table headers you want to be sortable.

Can you show me a code example?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

<table mat-table [dataSource]='dataSource' matSort>
  <ng-container matColumnDef='name'>
    <th mat-header-cell *matHeaderCellDef mat-sort-header>Name</th>
    <td mat-cell *matCellDef='let element'>{{element.name}}</td>
  </ng-container>
  
  <tr mat-header-row *matHeaderRowDef='displayedColumns'></tr>
  <tr mat-row *matRowDef='let row; columns: displayedColumns;'></tr>
</table>

What about sorting multiple columns?

You can sort multiple columns by adding mat-sort-header to each column header. The sorting will be handled automatically.