Handling collected data

The availability of data is the main concern before attempting to process it for information and pattern detection. Handling collected data normally refers to gathering data in files and databases in some format and using it effectively and efficiently.

There are many tools and applications that handle data. Choosing the right tool or way of storing and using data shows your professionalism as a developer.

In the following sections, you will be learning about concepts related to handling files and dealing with types of files (JSON and CSV) that are in huge demand in the market and are associated with a large number of IT-driven applications.

Basic file handling

File handling is the core or basic technique for storing and reading data from files. This technique of handling and managing data is used a lot in various programming languages. File handling does not require additional software or tools unless some application extensions are used. Formatting...