Re^2: Compare CSV files

Handy code, but it does suffer the problem that the commas might be quoted or that there are newlines in quotes (a common problem with hand-rolled CSV parsers). If the OPs CSV files are simple enough, then your code will be useful. Otherwise, he or she may be forced to find a way to sneak in modules (which is often much easier than it sounds).

In any event, take my comments as caveats, not criticisms :) Your code has a good chance of working for simple CSV files.

Cheers,
Ovid

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Re^3: Compare CSV files by davorg (Chancellor) on Jul 19, 2006 at 16:07 UTC
he or she may be forced to find a way to sneak in modules Or, alternatively, try the standard Text::ParseWords module. I've never understood why that module isn't used more widely. -- <http://dave.org.uk> "The first rule of Perl club is you do not talk about Perl club." -- Chip Salzenberg	[reply]
Re^3: Compare CSV files by Moron (Curate) on Jul 19, 2006 at 16:07 UTC
Very true. I think I once wrote a simple Split routine that walks through strings willy-nilly where I was in a "no module" situation like the OP combined with applicability of the caveat you describe. -M Free your mind	[reply]