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by dragonwriter 2100 days ago
> Imagine a CSV parser written in Java. I can imagine quite well that it would rarely need updates, as CSV does not evolve

CSV, which isn't even a standard and the closest thing to a standard is a description of the breadth of different behaviors seen under the name at a particular point in time with some notes about their relative frequencies and respective practical issues, does, in fact, evolve.

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Depending on your needs RFC 4180 might be your CSV standard.