Converting CSV (Comma-Separated Values) to Multi-Line Data is a simple process where each record (row) from the CSV is displayed on multiple lines instead of a single line. This type of transformation can be useful when you need to convert data into a more readable, line-by-line format for certain processes or systems.
Why Convert CSV to Multi-Line Data?
✅ Improved Readability: Converting CSV to multi-line format makes each record more human-readable by separating the data across multiple lines.
✅ Data Formatting: It can be useful for applications that require each data entry on a new line.
✅ Ease of Parsing: Sometimes, multi-line formats are required for specific parsing or processing tools.
Example of CSV to Multi-Line Data Conversion:
CSV Input:
csv
name,age,city
Alice,30,New York
Bob,25,Los Angeles
Charlie,35,Chicago
Multi-Line Data Output:
vbnet
name: Alice
age: 30
city: New York
name: Bob
age: 25
city: Los Angeles
name: Charlie
age: 35
city: Chicago
How the Conversion Works:
Each record (row in CSV) is converted into multiple lines.
The column names are used as keys (e.g., name, age, city), and each value is printed on a new line under the appropriate key.
How to Convert CSV to Multi-Line Data:
Using Python:
If you are comfortable with Python, you can easily achieve this using the following approach:
Python Code for Conversion:
python
import csv
# Read the CSV file
with open('data.csv', mode='r') as file:
csv_reader = csv.DictReader(file)
# Process each row and print in multi-line format
for row in csv_reader:
for key, value in row.items():
print(f"{key}: {value}")
print() # Blank line between records
This code reads the CSV file and prints each field value on a new line, with a blank line separating each record.
Example Output:
vbnet
name: Alice
age: 30
city: New York
name: Bob
age: 25
city: Los Angeles
name: Charlie
age: 35
city: Chicago
Manual Conversion (For Small Datasets):
If the CSV dataset is small, you can manually convert it like this:
Take each row from the CSV and break it into separate lines.
For each field in the row, display it as key: value on a new line.
Separate each record with an empty line.
For example:
vbnet
name: Alice
age: 30
city: New York
name: Bob
age: 25
city: Los Angeles
name: Charlie
age: 35
city: Chicago
When to Convert CSV to Multi-Line Data:
When you need the data in a more readable, human-friendly format.
When a system or application requires multi-line formatting for processing data.
For preparing data for display in certain logs or reports.