Export Data to Excel using Codeigniter

In this post, we will explain how to Export data into Excel in CodeIgniter. Export data functionality makes your web application user-friendly and helps the user to maintain list data. Excel is the best technique to Export data in a file and you can easily export data to Excel using Codeigniter.
First, we need to download PHPExcel Library, then extract PHPExcel Library
Step 1: Extract PHPExcel Library
Note: Copy and Paste inside “application/third_party” folder.
Step 2: Create file
Create a file named Excel.php inside “application/libraries” folder.
Step 3: Create Database
For this tutorial, you need a MySQL database with the following table:
Step 4: Create Controller and load class
Syntax: Load “excel” class in controller.
Create a controller file like contactus.php inside “application/controllers” folder.
Step 5: Create Model
Create a model file named Export_model.php inside “application/models” folder.
Step 6: Create views
Create a views file named index.php inside “application/views/export” folder.