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csvsort: Sort a CSV file by column 9.
$ csvsort -c ${9} ${data-csv}
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The command "csvsort -c ${9} ${data-csv}" is used to sort a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file based on a specific column.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "csvsort": This is the executable command or program being run, which is responsible for sorting the CSV file.
  • "-c ${9}": This flag specifies the column by which the CSV file should be sorted. ${9} refers to the ninth column of the CSV file. The "$" symbol and curly braces {} are used to access the value of a specific variable or parameter. For example, if ${9} is equal to 3, then the command would sort the CSV file by the third column.
  • "${data-csv}": This is the input CSV file that will be sorted. ${data-csv} represents the file name or path of the CSV file. Again, the $ symbol and curly braces are used to access the value of the specified variable.

In summary, this command will sort the given CSV file (${data-csv}) based on the column defined by the value of ${9}. The sorted output will generally be displayed in the terminal or saved to a file, depending on how the command is executed.

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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