csv-big v1.0.3-np

🎉 csv-big

csvBig is a powerful Node.js library designed for processing and extracting data from large CSV files. It efficiently handles large CSV files using streaming, making it perfect for big data applications.

🚀 Installation

To get started with csvBig, install it via npm by running the following command in your project directory:

npm install csvBig

📖 Usage

Here’s how to use csvParseBig to process your CSV files.

Example Code

const csvBig = require('csvBig');

// Create an instance of the parser with the CSV file path and options
const parser = new csvBig('path/to/largefile.csv', {
    outputFilePath: 'output.json',
    maxLines: 1000,
    delimiter: ','
});

// Extract the first lines
parser.extractFirstLines(10).then((records) => {
    console.log('📄 First 10 records:', records);
});

// Extract lines that meet certain conditions
parser.extractWhere([
    { attribute: 'status', filter: value => value === 'active' }
], 50).then((records) => {
    console.log('✅ Filtered records:', records);
});

🛠️ Methods

extractFirstLines(numberOfLines)

Extracts the first numberOfLines lines from the CSV file.

Parameters:

• numberOfLines (Number): Number of lines to extract.
• Returns: A promise that resolves to an array of extracted records.

extractWhere(conditions, numberOfLines)

Extracts up to numberOfLines lines from the CSV file that meet the specified conditions.

Parameters:

• conditions (Array): List of conditions where each condition is an object { attribute, filter }.
  • attribute (String): Name of the attribute to filter.
  • filter (Function): Filtering function that returns true or false for the given attribute.
• numberOfLines (Number): Maximum number of lines to extract.
• Returns: A promise that resolves to an array of extracted records.

⚙️ Constructor Options

• inputFilePath (String): The path to the CSV file to be processed (required).
• outputFilePath (String): The path to the output JSON file (optional, defaults to output.json).
• maxLines (Number): Maximum number of lines to keep for full analysis (optional).
• delimiter (String): Delimiter used in the CSV file (optional, defaults to ,).

📌 Notes

Ensure that the CSV file is properly formatted and that the column headers match the data.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or corrections, please submit a pull request or open an issue on the project’s GitHub repository.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.

👤 Authors

Khalil MEQQORI - Module Creator
For more information or any questions, please open an issue on the GitHub repository or contact us at meqqorikhalil@gmail.com.