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#016 - Is Python even good? A debate with Dr. Michael Green

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Optimizing CSV Parsing: Speed, Memory, and Open Source Solutions

This chapter explores the role of indexing in enhancing the efficiency of CSV file parsing, focusing on the balance between speed and memory usage. It also shares insights from the transition of a parser from Python to C, addressing challenges with newline conventions and the importance of open-sourcing the improved tool.

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