CSV Format

Activity Description:

The "CSVFormat" resource provides metadata for reading, writing, or transforming CSV files. It specifies the file format and various parameters to configure the handling of CSV data

Properties:

Parameter	Description
activityGroup	Specifies the category or group to which the activity belongs.
activityType	Indicates the type of activity. RESOURCE signifies that this activity provides metadata or specifications rather than performing a direct operation.
activityName	Specifies the name or identifier of the activity, which is "CSVFormat" in this case.
strictHeader	Specifies whether the CSV file must strictly adhere to the header structure defined in the metadata.
skipFirstDataRow	Indicates whether to skip the first row of data when reading the CSV file.
hasHeader	Specifies whether the CSV file includes a header row with column names.
startRow	Defines the starting row from which data should be read.
quoteChar	Specifies the character used to enclose fields containing special characters or the delimiter.
columnSeparator	Defines the character used to separate columns in the CSV file.
lineSeparator	Specifies the line terminator character used in the CSV file.
escapeChar	Specifies the character used to escape special characters within fields.
nullValue	Defines the representation for null or missing values in the CSV file.
headers	Provides a list of column headers if the CSV file does not include a header row, or to override existing headers.

This JSON snippet provides metadata for handling CSV files using the "CSVFormat" resource.

{
                "activityGroup": "File",
                "activityType": "RESOURCE",
                "activityName": "CSVFormat",
                "strictHeader": null,
                "skipFirstDataRow": null,
                "hasHeader": null,
                "startRow": null,
                "quoteChar": null,
                "columnSeparator": null,
                "lineSeparator": null,
                "escapeChar": null,
                "nullValue": null,
                "headers": null
            }
        },