Function
Sorting a file is a common data-processing operation
where rows are arranged according to the values
present in a selected column.
This tool sorts CSV files based on a user-specified
column name or column index and generates a sorted
output file.
Input Format
- CSV file containing tabular data.
- Column name or column index used for sorting.
Output Format
- Sorted CSV file.
- Original structure and columns preserved.
Applications
- Organizing large datasets.
- Preparing data for downstream analysis.
- Improving readability and reporting.
- Filtering and searching sorted records.
- Preprocessing biological and genomic metadata tables.
Example
Input:
Gene,Expression
BRCA1,50
TP53,10
MYC,80
Sorted by Expression:
TP53,10
BRCA1,50
MYC,80
Suggested Reading
Important Notes
- Input file must be in CSV format.
- Column names are case-sensitive.
- Sorting can be performed using either column name or index.
- Large files may require additional processing time.
- Ensure the selected column exists in the uploaded file.
