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Java Input and Output CSV File

The document explains how to handle command-line arguments in Java using the String[] args parameter in the main method, emphasizing best practices such as checking args.length and using try-catch blocks. It also discusses processing CSV files with the opencsv library, highlighting the need to add it as a dependency and best practices for reading files. Finally, it combines both topics by demonstrating how to process a CSV file provided as a command-line argument while ensuring robust exception handling.

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Java Input and Output CSV File

The document explains how to handle command-line arguments in Java using the String[] args parameter in the main method, emphasizing best practices such as checking args.length and using try-catch blocks. It also discusses processing CSV files with the opencsv library, highlighting the need to add it as a dependency and best practices for reading files. Finally, it combines both topics by demonstrating how to process a CSV file provided as a command-line argument while ensuring robust exception handling.

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Part 1: Command-Line Arguments in Java

Java applications receive command-line arguments through the String[] args parameter of
the main method.

Explanation: The args array contains each argument provided after the Java
command. args[0] is the first argument, args[1] is the second, and so on.

Example:

To run this, save it as CommandLineArgs.java, compile it (e.g., using javac


CommandLineArgs.java), and run it from your terminal: java CommandLineArgs my_data.csv.
IntelliJ will allow you to run this directly from the IDE, configuring the run configuration to
include command-line arguments.

Best Practices:

● Always check args.length to avoid ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException.

● Use try-catch blocks to handle potential exceptions (e.g., IllegalArgumentException for


invalid arguments).

● For complex argument parsing, consider using a library like Apache Commons CLI.

Part 2: CSV File Processing in Java


Java doesn't have a built-in CSV parser, but we can use the opencsv library. You'll need to add it
as a dependency in your IntelliJ project. (In IntelliJ, go to File -> Project Structure -
> Libraries and add the opencsv JAR file.)

Explanation: The opencsv library simplifies reading and writing CSV files.

Example:
This code reads a CSV file and prints its contents. Remember to replace "your_csv_file.csv" with
your actual file path. The withSkipLines(1) call skips the header row; remove if your file doesn't
have one.

Best Practices:

● Use try-with-resources to ensure the CSVReader is closed automatically.

● Handle IOExceptions appropriately.

● For large files, process them line by line to avoid memory issues.

Part 3: Combining Command-Line Arguments and CSV Processing

Let's combine both:


This script processes a CSV file given as a command-line argument. Remember to handle
potential exceptions (e.g., IOException, ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException) robustly in a
production environment. You'll need a CSV file (e.g., with columns "Name" and "Age") to test
this. Remember to add the opencsv library to your project.

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