Data Conversion Guides

Reference guides covering the data formats our tools work with — JSON, CSV, XML, and iCalendar. Each guide explains the format's structure, common conversion pitfalls, encoding rules, and best practices for moving data between formats.

Conversion Guides

JSON to CSV Conversion Guide

How JSON→CSV conversion works: flattening nested objects, handling arrays, delimiter choices, encoding, and common pitfalls with troubleshooting solutions.

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CSV Format Reference (RFC 4180)

The CSV standard in depth: structure, delimiters, quoting rules, encoding, dialects across Excel and Google Sheets, and common errors to avoid.

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Format References

XML Format Reference

XML structure, elements vs attributes, namespaces, encoding declarations, and how XML maps to and from JSON during conversion.

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ICS/iCalendar Reference (RFC 5545)

iCalendar format deep-dive: VEVENT components, date-time handling, recurrence rules, and how calendar data maps to CSV and JSON structures.

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Comparison & Methodology

Data Format Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of JSON, CSV, XML, and ICS: when to use each, strengths and weaknesses, and conversion trade-offs between formats.

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Data Handling & Privacy

How client-side data processing works, why it matters for privacy, and what to look for in a secure conversion tool.

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