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csvstat: Show the number of unique values in the "name" column.
$ csvstat -c ${name} --unique ${data-csv}
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The command "csvstat -c ${name} --unique ${data-csv}" is used to analyze a specific column in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file and display the unique values in that column.

Here's a breakdown of each component of the command:

  • "csvstat" is the name of the command-line tool being used. It is typically used for analyzing and summarizing CSV files.
  • "-c ${name}" specifies the column to analyze. The placeholder "${name}" should be replaced with the actual name or index of the desired column in the CSV file.
  • "--unique" is an option that instructs csvstat to only display unique values in the specified column.
  • "${data-csv}" represents the path or file name of the CSV file to be analyzed. The placeholder "${data-csv}" should be replaced with the actual file path or name.

When you run this command, csvstat will read the specified CSV file, analyze the specified column, and output a list of unique values in that column.

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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