CSV (Comma Separated Values) stores tabular data in a simple file format. It is often used for data transfer between different systems and can be easily opened in spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. However, SQL databases such as MySQL and MariaDB are more efficient and reliable for data storage and management.
SQL databases provide better organization and management of data compared to CSV files. With SQL, data can be easily sorted, filtered, and queried, and it supports relationships between tables, making it easier to work with complex data sets. Additionally, SQL databases have robust security features and can handle concurrent access by multiple users, making them ideal for enterprise-level data storage.
Importing a CSV file into MySQL or MariaDB requires loading the data into a database table. First, you must create a table with the same structure as the CSV file. Then, the LOAD DATA INFILE command can be used to import the data, which requires the path to the CSV file and mapping the file columns to the table columns.
LOAD DATA INFILE 'path/to/file.csv' INTO TABLE table_name FIELDS TERMINATED BY ',' ENCLOSED BY '"' LINES TERMINATED BY '\n' IGNORE 1 ROWS;
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