Convert CSV to NDJSON

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CSV

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a simple format for storing tabular data in plain text. Each row is a data record, and columns are separated by commas (or other delimiters).

Technical Details

CSV files represent data in a flat table structure. The first row typically contains column headers, and each subsequent row contains values. Fields containing commas, newlines, or quotes may be enclosed in double quotes.

Advantages

  • Simple format that's easy to create and parse
  • Universal support across spreadsheet applications
  • Efficient storage for tabular data
  • Human-readable and editable in text editors

Limitations

  • No support for nested data structures
  • No standardized way to represent data types
  • Special characters may require escaping
  • No built-in support for formulas or calculations
NDJSON

NDJSON (Newline Delimited JSON) is a format where each line is a valid JSON object, making it easier to process large datasets sequentially.

Technical Details

Each line in an NDJSON file is a complete, self-contained JSON object ended by a newline character. This allows for streaming processing without loading the entire file into memory.

Advantages

  • Streaming-friendly for large datasets
  • Easy to append new records
  • Each record can be processed independently
  • Simpler to parse than JSON arrays for large datasets

Limitations

  • No support for cross-record references
  • Less widely supported than standard JSON
  • Each line must be a complete JSON object
  • Not suitable for deeply nested relationships

Common Use Cases

Data Interoperability

Convert CSV to NDJSON to work with systems that support different formats.

Data Integration

Transform CSV data into NDJSON for seamless integration with other tools and workflows.

Common Questions

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