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csvformat: Maximize use of quote characters.
$ csvformat -U 1 ${data-csv}
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The command "csvformat -U 1 ${data-csv}" is used to format a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file according to specific requirements.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • "csvformat" is the command being executed.
  • "-U 1" is an option or flag used with the csvformat command. Here, "-U" is used to specify the output format, and "1" means to output data in "Unix-style" CSV format.
  • "${data-csv}" is a variable or placeholder used to represent the path or name of the CSV file. This variable must be replaced with the actual path or name of the CSV file when running the command.

Overall, this command takes the specified CSV file (${data-csv}) and formats it in Unix-style CSV format, which typically represents each row as a single line with comma-separated values.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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