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CSV to JSON Guide
Array of Objects
- Best for: General use, APIs
- Structure: Array of objects
- Headers: Used as object keys
- Example: [{"name":"John","age":"25"}]
Object with Headers
- Best for: Structured data
- Structure: Object with header keys
- Headers: Required for this format
- Example: {"name":"John","age":"25"}
Key-Value Pairs
- Best for: Simple mappings
- Structure: Key-value object
- Headers: Not used
- Example: {"John":"25","Jane":"30"}
Conversion Tips
CSV Formatting
- Use consistent delimiters
- Quote fields with special characters
- Include headers for better structure
- Remove empty rows before conversion
JSON Output
- Enable pretty print for readability
- Choose appropriate output format
- Validate JSON after conversion
- Test with your application
Common Issues
- Check delimiter consistency
- Handle special characters properly
- Validate CSV structure first
- Test with sample data