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csvsort: Sort a CSV file without inferring data types.
$ csvsort --no-inference -c ${columns} ${data-csv}
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The command csvsort is being used here to sort a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file.

Here is the breakdown of the command and its components:

  • csvsort: This is the command itself, which sorts the CSV file.
  • --no-inference: This option tells the command not to infer the data types of the columns. By default, the command tries to guess the data types of the columns, but this option disables that behavior.
  • -c ${columns}: This option specifies the columns to sort by. The ${columns} placeholder should be replaced with the actual column(s) you want to sort by. For example, if you want to sort by the first and second columns, you would replace ${columns} with 1,2.
  • ${data-csv}: This is the placeholder for the CSV file you want to sort. You should replace ${data-csv} with the actual file path or name of the CSV file you want to sort.

To use this command, you need to replace the placeholders ${columns} and ${data-csv} with appropriate values based on your requirements. For example, if you have a file named data.csv and want to sort by the third column, the command would be:

csvsort --no-inference -c 3 data.csv

This command will read the CSV file, sort it based on the specified column(s), and output the sorted data in the console or to a new file, depending on the command's behavior.

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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