CSV files are simple text files that use commas to separate values. They are commonly used to store tabular data, like spreadsheets. Each line in a CSV file represents a row, and each value within that row is separated by a comma.
For example, a CSV file might contain a list of names and ages like this: 'John,30 Jane,25'. This format is easy to read and can be opened in various applications, including Excel and text editors.
CSV files are often used for data import and export between different software applications, making them a common choice for data management tasks.
Example
name,age Alice,28 Bob,34
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