What methods do you use when choosing the order of columns in a table or interface?

When choosing the order of columns in a table or interface, the following principles are usually followed:

• Logical sequence: Columns are arranged in an order that corresponds to the natural perception process or the user's workflow.
• Information priority: The most important and frequently used data are placed closer to the beginning (left in left-to-right tables).
• Grouping by meaning: Related data are placed nearby to facilitate understanding.
• Ease of sorting and filtering: Columns that are often sorted or filtered are made more noticeable and accessible.
• Minimizing scrolling: It is important that key information is visible without the need for horizontal scrolling.

For example, in a user table, the first columns are the name and surname, followed by contact details, and at the end — service fields such as status or registration date.