How Do I Use a CSV File in My Django Currency Conversion Site?

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Asked By CuriousCoder92 On

I'm a beginner working on a currency conversion website using Django. I need to upload a graph that shows currency exchange rates over the years, and all this data is in a CSV file. I'm really confused about how to use this CSV file in my project. Should I handle it in my HTML files or in the Python code? Any guidance on how to approach this would be helpful!

4 Answers

Answered By DataNinja77 On

The first step is to parse the CSV file to create a data structure (like a list or dictionary) that you can use in your application. When your site receives a request, you can pull this data and display it in your view. That way, everything's connected!

CuriousCoder92 -

Thank you! This really helps clear things up.

Answered By FrontendFanatic On

Here's a solid tip: begin by designing your HTML page. Make it look good with hardcoded values first – don’t worry about the data just yet. Once you're happy with the layout, you can start writing the Python code to dynamically fill in the data from your CSV file. This way, you have a clear understanding of how you want your page to look before jumping into the backend work.

CuriousCoder92 -

Thanks a lot for the advice! I appreciate it.

Answered By DataDiva101 On

CSV files are basically just a way of storing data in a table format, and how you use it really depends on what you're planning to do. Since you want to show a graph, you'll likely be using that CSV file to pull data for your graphs. To start, you might want to check out Python's `csv` module – it lets you read each row of the file easily. But first, clarify what you mean by 'uploading a graph.' Are you generating the graph yourself? That'll help with the direction of your project!

CuriousCoder92 -

Thanks for the response! I’m stuck mainly on managing the CSV file. The graph part isn’t crucial at this point; I just need to know where to use the CSV in my project – in Python code or HTML.

CodeWhisperer99 -

Got it! Since you're doing the entire project, keep in mind you would typically read the CSV in your Python backend, then pass that data to your HTML for display.

Answered By WebWiz84 On

Your query is a bit vague. Are you in charge of both the HTML frontend and the Python backend? Typically, you'd read the CSV in your Python code and store the data in a format that's easy to use in your HTML. Start with that and see how it aligns with your web app's flow.

CuriousCoder92 -

Yes, I'm responsible for everything! I’ve got the CSV file with all the exchange rates, just confused about the implementation.

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