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CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a simple, widely supported file format for storing tabular data, where each line represents a record and fields are separated by commas. Key features include its straightforward structure, being a plain text file, and lack of strict formatting standards. Practical applications of CSV files include data import/export, data analysis, configuration files, and logging.

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CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a simple, widely supported file format for storing tabular data, where each line represents a record and fields are separated by commas. Key features include its straightforward structure, being a plain text file, and lack of strict formatting standards. Practical applications of CSV files include data import/export, data analysis, configuration files, and logging.

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

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FILE HANDLING
CSV FILES
FILE HANDLING

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a simple file


format used to store tabular data, such as a
spreadsheet or database.
Each line of the file is a data record, and each record
consists of fields (or columns) separated by commas.
It is widely supported by a variety of applications,
including spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel
and Google Sheets, and programming languages like
Python, Java, and R.
KEY FEATURES
KEY FEATURES

1.Simple Structure:
CSV files have a
straightforward structure:
each row represents a
record, and each column
represents a data field,
separated by commas.
KEY FEATURES

2. Plain Text:
CSV files are plain text
files, making them
lightweight and easy
to handle across
different platforms.
KEY FEATURES

3. No Standard Formatting:
There is no strict formatting
beyond using commas to
separate fields, but many CSV
parsers can handle variations
like different delimiters (e.g.,
semicolons), quoted text, and
escape characters.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

1. Data Import/Export:
CSV files are commonly
used to transfer data
between different
software systems (e.g.,
exporting data from a
database and importing
it into a spreadsheet).
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

2. Data Analysis:
CSV files are widely used in
data analysis applications.
For example, a CSV file
may contain data that
needs to be read and
processed to find trends,
generate reports, or create
visualizations.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

3. Configuration Files:
CSV files are commonly
used to transfer data
between different
software systems (e.g.,
exporting data from a
database and importing
it into a spreadsheet).
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

4. Logging:
CSV files are often used
to log data over time,
especially in automated
systems, where the
logged data can be
easily analyzed later.
CODES
CODES
CODES

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