August 1, 2024

Why CSV is Still King

From konbert.com:

In the world of data, CSV is the cockroach of file formats. It’s simple, resilient, and seemingly impossible to kill off. While flashier formats have come and gone, CSV quietly reigns supreme in the data processing kingdom. But how the hell did this happen? Let’s dive into the fascinating history of this accidental standard.

Cockroach of file formats is harsh, but applicable. Great summary of an accidental standard that I use almost every day.


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