Efficient CSV Processing in Drupal 11 Using the Batch API

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Phil Norton of Hashbangcode has published a detailed guide on using Drupal 11's Batch API to process CSV files, focusing on handling large datasets efficiently without running into timeout or memory issues. The article walks through creating a batch process using Drupal’s API to process CSV files in chunks, ensuring smooth execution even with thousands of records.

Norton provides code examples, including uploading and validating CSV files, handling large files with PHP's file pointer functions, and creating nodes in Drupal. The guide is part of an ongoing series on Drupal's Batch API, demonstrating its use for common web tasks like data imports.

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Title

Drupal 11: Using The Batch API To Process CSV Files

Byline

Phil Norton

Date of Publication

29 September 2024

Organization

#! code (Hash Bang Code)

URL

https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/drupal-11-using-batch-api-process-csv-files

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