Re^2: one liner?

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Re^3: one liner? by CountZero (Chancellor) on Aug 03, 2012 at 13:21 UTC
`perl -F, -aple"$_ = join ',', @F[0 .. $#F-1], sprintf '%05d',$F[-1]" in.csv` This works even if each line has a different number of fields. CountZero A program should be light and agile, its subroutines connected like a string of pearls. The spirit and intent of the program should be retained throughout. There should be neither too little or too much, neither needless loops nor useless variables, neither lack of structure nor overwhelming rigidity." - The Tao of Programming, 4.1 - Geoffrey James My blog: Imperial Deltronics	[reply] [d/l]
Re^3: one liner? by BrowserUk (Pope) on Aug 03, 2012 at 13:23 UTC
Though that solution won't work for a file with more columns. This will: `perl -F, -aple"$F[-1]=sprintf'%05d',$F[-1]; $_=join',',@F" in.csv` [download] With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday' Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. The start of some sanity?	[reply] [d/l]