csv-diff
csv-diff is a command line tool used for comparing and displaying differences between two CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files. It helps in identifying changes, additions, and deletions between two versions of a CSV file.
Some notable features of csv-diff include:
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Visualize Differences: csv-diff highlights the changes in the compared CSV files, making it easy to understand and identify the modifications.
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Flexible Comparison: It allows customization in selecting the columns based on which the comparison should be performed. This flexibility is helpful when comparing CSV files containing a large number of columns.
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Support for Large Files: csv-diff is designed to handle large CSV files efficiently, making it suitable for comparing extensive datasets.
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Output Options: The tool offers multiple output options, allowing users to choose between standard console output, HTML output, or generating a new CSV file highlighting the differences.
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Structured Output: csv-diff provides detailed structured output, including information about added, modified, deleted, and unchanged rows. This helps in comprehending the changes made to the CSV files effectively.
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Command Line Interface (CLI): csv-diff is designed to be used via a command line interface, making it easily scriptable and useful in automation tasks.
Overall, csv-diff simplifies the process of comparing and analyzing changes between two CSV files, making it a useful tool for data analysis, version control, and data quality assurance.
List of commands for csv-diff:
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csv-diff:tldr:430b5 csv-diff: Display a human-readable summary of differences between files that includes unchanged values in rows with at least one change.$ csv-diff ${filename1-csv} ${filename2-csv} --key=${column_name} --show-unchangedtry on your machineexplain this command
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csv-diff:tldr:a278b csv-diff: Display a human-readable summary of differences between files using a specific column as a unique identifier.$ csv-diff ${filename1-csv} ${filename2-csv} --key=${column_name}try on your machineexplain this command
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csv-diff:tldr:ed13c csv-diff: Display a summary of differences between files in JSON format using a specific column as a unique identifier.$ csv-diff ${filename1-csv} ${filename2-csv} --key=${column_name} --jsontry on your machineexplain this command