7-8 million C# developers are estimated to exist in the world today. The reasons for the extraordinary and enduring popularity of the C# are simple. It’s a versatile, flexible development language, and the .NET library it uses is updated frequently.
So what have the latest updates brought to C# programming and data conversion?
Let’s look at the latest in the world of C# development and see how they can benefit you!
Automating Microsoft Excel Using C# .NET
The name of the game in data entry is, of course, Microsoft Excel. Wherever you work and whatever you do, you’ve had to enter or retrieve data from an Excel spreadsheet at some point.
That’s why the ability to use C# Excel techniques to automate data entry is so useful. Used right, C# can radically change the way you (and your workplace) handle data.
Because C# is so heavily supported by Microsoft, it becomes very powerful when used with the Microsoft Office suite. For example, C# can automate the creation of new Excel projects, adding and retrieving data, and creating charts.
That means by using Visual Studio and C#; you can automate exports to Excel and cut down on the time your business spends squinting at spreadsheets.
That’s a pretty powerful set of features. And it doesn’t end there!
Using C# .NET Library for Writing to CSV
Your data management options don’t begin and end with Microsoft Excel. As a flexible language, C# is powerful enough to write data to CSV files too.
This is incredibly handy if you need to store your data in a manner that can be used and read almost anywhere. Excel is an excellent choice if you’re working entirely within an MS Office environment, but if you want to shift data across different platforms, CSV is a great choice.
Likewise, CSV is a great choice if you want to carry out automated test cases using an easily readable set of data inputs. In this instance, you can use a CSV file to store data which can then be run through a simulated working environment (like a login form).
For obvious reasons, being able to write and read that kind of data using an automated process can make your life as a programmer much easier!
In fact, CSV is such a popular choice for C# data management that there are plenty of tools out there for all your C# write to CSV needs.
A Versatile and Powerful Toolkit
Data conversion can be a laborious task at the best of times. Thankfully, the latest .NET library updates and the flexibility of the C# programming language can let you cut down on the repetition and get into the more interesting stuff. Automating your data exports and inputs is one of the best favors you can do for yourself as a developer.
So why not get stuck in and try it out for yourself?
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