TanStack / TanStack/table

Use columnOrder and initialize it, then the group column is always at the end

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Description

Describe the bug

When columns have a group column and the group column is in a non final position, and then initialize the columnOrder, you will find that the group column is always in the last position, even if you change the position of the group column;
like this demo

Your minimal, reproducible example

https://codesandbox.io/p/sandbox/falling-lake-cu3vtg

Steps to reproduce

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Expected behavior

The group column can be displayed in its normal position

How often does this bug happen?

Every time

Screenshots or Videos

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Platform

Windows - Chrome@latest

react-table version

v8.9.1

TypeScript version

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Research direction

Start with the linked CodeSandbox reproduction and inspect how columnOrder is initialized alongside the group column in the v8.9.1 example. Trace the column-order and grouping behavior, then verify that initializing columnOrder preserves the group column's configured non-final position.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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