Html5sortable

Overview

The HTML5 Sortable jQuery Plugin is a lightweight and efficient solution for implementing sortable lists and grids on your website. Although it has been deprecated and is no longer maintained, its features still make it a suitable choice for projects looking for a simple drag-and-drop functionality using the native HTML5 drag and drop API. Additionally, it offers compatibility with older browsers, making it versatile for various needs.

For developers who may be exploring alternatives, RubaXa's Sortable or voidberg's fork come highly recommended. However, if you're looking for a straightforward implementation that integrates well with existing jQuery code, this plugin provides a solid option to create dynamic user interfaces.

Features

• Lightweight Design: Less than 1KB when minified and gzipped, ensuring quick loading times and minimal impact on performance.
• HTML5 Drag and Drop API: Utilizes the native implementation for seamless drag-and-drop support, boosting both compatibility and usability.
• Flexible Layout Support: Works well with both list and grid style layouts, giving developers freedom in their design choices.
• jQuery-UI Compatibility: Shares a similar API with the jQuery UI sortable plugin, allowing for easy integration without a steep learning curve.
• Extensive Browser Support: Compatible with major browsers including IE 5.5+, Firefox 3.5+, Chrome 3+, Safari 3+, and Opera 12+, making it versatile for diverse user bases.
• Custom Styling Options: Offers CSS selectors like .sortable-dragging and .sortable-placeholder for tailored visuals during drag-and-drop actions.
• Event Handling: Incorporates a sortupdate event to perform actions when the order of items changes, useful for applications that need to save user preferences.