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**💻📰 [A love letter to the CSV format](https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)**

CSV, a widely used data serialization format, receives undue criticism and premature obituaries in favor of newer formats like Parquet, JSON, and MessagePack. The author defends CSV, arguing that its strengths are often overlooked. While not a perfect solution, CSV's simplicity and versatility contribute to its continued relevance. The author aims to highlight these advantages and correct biased comparisons that dismiss CSV.

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