Resolved Python CSV to PDF Conversion Challenges

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📅 2023-07-27 — Session: Resolved Python CSV to PDF Conversion Challenges

🕒 18:25–18:50
🏷️ Labels: Python, CSV, PDF, Errorhandling, Ubuntu
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The session aimed to address several challenges related to data processing and conversion in Python, focusing on CSV to PDF conversion, error handling, and system compatibility.

Key Activities

  • Error Resolution: Fixed a ValueError in DataFrame iteration by switching from itertuples() to iterrows().
  • CSV to LaTeX and PDF Conversion: Explored methods for converting CSV files to LaTeX tables and subsequently to PDF using Pandas and Tabulate libraries.
  • Script Development: Developed a Python script to automate the conversion of multiple CSV files into a single PDF document, utilizing HTML tables and Markdown titles.
  • Integration Fix: Resolved integration issues between pdfkit and wkhtmltopdf, including installation and configuration steps.
  • System Compatibility: Provided guidance on selecting the correct Ubuntu architecture and version for different CPU types and installed wkhtmltox on Ubuntu 22.
  • Encoding Handling: Addressed HTML and PDF encoding issues to ensure proper handling of special characters.

Achievements

  • Successfully resolved the ValueError in DataFrame iteration.
  • Implemented a reliable method for CSV to PDF conversion using Python.
  • Ensured smooth integration of pdfkit with wkhtmltopdf.
  • Clarified system architecture selection for Ubuntu installations.
  • Improved handling of special characters in PDF outputs.

Pending Tasks

  • Further testing of the CSV to PDF conversion script in different environments to ensure robustness.
  • Continuous monitoring for any new integration issues with pdfkit and wkhtmltopdf.

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