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DataTable: Add enable option to enable edit when cell is selected

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Description

Describe the feature you would like to see added

Hi. I want to use DataTable component and I need a feature that when I select a cell enable edit mode for that cell too. I haven't found a solution to enable edit mode for a cell programmatically so if you add this feature it would be perfect.

Is your feature request related to a problem?

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Describe the solution you'd like

Just add a prop for dataTable to use select and edit mode together

Describe alternatives you have considered

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Research direction

Start at the DataTable component and its existing selection and cell-editing entry points; the issue names no files or tests, so first locate those paths. Clarify the proposed prop's interaction between selection and editing, then add coverage showing that selecting a cell enters edit mode while preserving existing behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
react
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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