A CSV (comma-separated values) file is a text file in which information is separated by commas. CSV files are most commonly encountered in spreadsheets and databases. You can use a CSV file to ...

By using the Chunk method, you can process the contents of the file one chunk at a time. In this example, the text contained in each chunk will be displayed at the console window as shown in Figure 3.

If you've encountered a CSV file and you're unsure what they're for, the good news is they're pretty straightforward and easy-to-use with apps you already know.