Working with data: CSV, XML, SQL

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Hi all, I recently made a tool which allows me to take any file(csv,xml,sql) and convert it into any other type(csv,xml,sql). This is very useful when dealing with product data, affiliate program data, keyword data, analytics data, etc... I can upload a file or give it a url and get the data back in the format.

I'm debating whether or not to release it to the public. Would this program be useful to you? What more features would you want?
#programming #csv #data #sql #working #xml
  • You could give it to just a few people, e.g. "beta testers"...

    I might find a use for it so I would apply
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    • @Webtrix: Great! I could use 2-3 testers to refine the product and get the features just right. I'm migrating to a web app, so you can
      a)Upload a file or list of xml/csv files and get download link back to the converted documents.
      b)Give it links to xml/csv files and get back a download link
      c)Convert feeds(like Clickbank,Amazon, etc...) into data you can analyze via csv
      d)Get interactive graphs of the data in the browser
      e)Several other useful features for marketers

      If you can send me a PM, I can get you set up!
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  • I find what you've stated as nothing new. After all programming is nothing more than manipulating data in one format to give a different format. I'm sure there should be PHP open source modules converting data from one format to another. However, don't let me discourage you from your endeavor. You've a great start on this. I'll PM you with my email address since you've got 10 posts to go before you can do that.
  • Thats interesting as I have just written a CSV to XML converter, with mine you upload the CSV file, you give the root node a name and the recurring node a name then you can download the XML version.

    The script then deletes the uploaded CSV and created XML files from the server so it doesnt fill up with loads of files.

    And as to what Earni says, that is true of all php scripts but that is no reason to not make your own, imagine if the only car was a Ford Quadracycle because nobody built any other type because building another car was 'nothing new'
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    Working with data: CSV, XML, SQL

    Hi all, I recently made a tool which allows me to take any file(csv,xml,sql) and convert it into any other type(csv,xml,sql). This is very useful when dealing with product data, affiliate program data, keyword data, analytics data, etc... I can upload a file or give it a url and get the data back in the format. I'm debating whether or not to release it to the public. Would this program be useful to you? What more features would you want?