1. Easy to generate reports 2. Columns automatically determined and appropriate number of html table columns are created. 3. Can tweak color, padding, and other basic settings of the grid. 4. Allow setting a dataKey property for recording the key or id of each row in the grid. this is useful when a delete button on a cell is clicked. 5. Support an onRowItem_bound event for manipulating rows before they are generated. 6. Easy to add buttons in a specific column in the grid.