Pandas Read CSV

Pandas Read CSV

In Pandas, read_csv() is used to load data from a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file into a DataFrame. It is one of the most common ways to work with real-world data.


Basic Syntax


 


Example



 


Common read_csv() Parameters

1. Separator (Delimiter)



 


2. Read Specific Columns



 


3. Set Index Column



 


4. Skip Rows



 


5. Limit Rows



 


6. Handle Missing Values



 


7. Change Column Names





 


8. Encoding Issues



 


Viewing Data After Reading CSV



 


Save Data Back to CSV



 


Real-World Example


 


Common Errors & Fixes

Error Solution
File not found Check file path
Encoding error Try encoding="latin1"
Wrong separator Set correct sep

Conclusion

read_csv() makes it easy to load and analyze CSV data in Pandas. Mastering its parameters helps you handle messy and large datasets efficiently.

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