CSV — Comma-separated values
A plain-text spreadsheet: one row per line, values separated by commas.
The fuller definition
CSV is a text format representing tabular data, typically with one record per line and fields separated by commas. Quoting rules handle commas and line breaks inside fields.
- Header
date,event,source_id
- Record
One row of values
- Import
Read using CSV rules
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A chronology can be exported with columns for date, event, and source ID.
The distinction that matters
Spreadsheet applications can interpret some cells as formulas. Review untrusted exports before opening them in a sensitive workflow.
Related terms
JSON — JavaScript Object Notation
A tidy text format for data, made of labels and values in curly brackets. Programs use it to pass information around.
APIs & softwareSchema
A description of the shape data must have: which fields exist and what goes in each.
APIs & softwarePython
A popular programming language that is easy to read and widely used for AI work.
Where it is taught
APIs and JSON: connect a model to a small programSource and further reading
Python · CSVThe definition and example are written for this library. The link gives background, official documentation or legal authority as labelled. Legal scope depends on the jurisdiction and current text; product features depend on release and settings.