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Ruby

nicholas maddren
nicholas maddren
12,793 Points
Posted by nicholas maddren
nicholas maddren
12,793 Points

Modifying a CSV with Ruby

I want to create a system that will import a CSV file from a server via ftp onto my web server, then make some changes to it for example merge it with another CSV file to make one stock list instead of two and then deliver it to a FTP when those changes have been made.

I have learnt quite a bit of PHP and have learnt that it is build for the web so I don't feel like it could be achieved with PHP.

Could Ruby hold the answer? Would Ruby be able to make changes to a CSV on a server when a client runs a script to make those changes, if so I will begin learning it?

Thanks any info would be awesome

1 Answer

Ralph King
Ralph King
3,819 Points
Ralph King
Ralph King
3,819 Points

Ruby has a CSV library that will allow you do almost everything you need - have a look at the documentation here: http://ruby-doc.org/stdlib-1.9.2/libdoc/csv/rdoc/CSV.html

I also found this useful when I wanted to learn the basics of the Library http://www.sitepoint.com/guide-ruby-csv-library-part/