CSV file

[Abbas_here]

Hi.. I am new in C#..How we work with CSV files as database..Please send me any article link for CSV fundamental. Thanks... Abbas

[Keith Barrow]

Don't. Use a database.

[Lost User]

CSV isn't meant as a database, just as XML or Excell-files. That something is possible, doesn't mean that it's a good idea. XML and CSV are slow if you treat them as a database, since the layout isn't optimized for that kind of access. Your best bet would be to use database, and export the pieces you need to CSV. If you're looking for something free and simple, consider SQLCE. That being said, it is possible to read/write CSV data as if it were a database. You'll only need a connectionstring[^] :)

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[Vivek Vijayan]

if u r new in C#, better dont use CSV for database..

This code was posted by me...

[DaveyM69]

CSV can be a useful format for importing/exporting data, but although it's possible to do so, I wouldn't recommend using it as a DB.

Dave
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[Abbas_here]

Abbas

[Henry Minute]

If you must use a CSV file take a look at this[^] utility.

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[Abbas_here]

Thanks a lot