Implemented DBF to CSV Extraction in Python

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📅 2025-09-07 — Session: Implemented DBF to CSV Extraction in Python

🕒 19:05–19:15
🏷️ Labels: Python, DBF, CSV, Data Processing, Automation
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The primary goal of this session was to implement a Python function and script for extracting DBF files from a specified input directory, applying optional column drops, and generating corresponding CSV files in an output directory.

Key Activities

  • Developed a Python function to extract DBF files and convert them to CSV format.
  • Queried about the ‘eph_extractor_scaffold’ and its associated script ‘extractor.py’.
  • Implemented a script to automate the DBF to CSV extraction process.
  • Discussed the importance of document accessibility in workflows and accessed a created text document.
  • Reviewed and updated the code of extractor.py in the canvas to implement the extract_dbf_to_csv function.

Achievements

  • Successfully implemented the DBF to CSV extraction function and script.
  • Ensured the updated extractor.py code is ready for further development.

Pending Tasks

  • Confirm the visualization and functionality of the scaffold for future improvements.

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