Step 1: Given A File Of Data, Read And Parse It

Step 1given A File Of Data Read The Data And Parse It Based On A Fix

Step 1: Given a file of data, read the data and parse it based on a fixed given field headers. To download the file, select the following link: Unit 4 Sample Data. Eliminate the last column (Pig-Latin) in the data file. The file is a comma delimited file with the following record structure: FirstName – Character – Size (12) LastName – Character – Size (16) Company – Character – Size (32) Address – Character – Size (32) City – Character – Size (24) County – Character – Size (24) State – Character – Size (2) ZIP – Number – Size (5) Phone – Character – Size (12) Fax – Character – Size (12) Email – Character – Size (32) Web – Character – Size (42)

Step 2: Write a complete C# program in console mode to load the data file as a sequential file using C# System.IO library into an ArrayList data structure (using the System.Collection library). Store each line in the file as a separate record.

Step 3: After the file is loaded into the ArrayList, sort the data in ascending order based on the LastName field and display the following fields: First name, Last name, Company.

Step 4: Next, sort the data in descending order based on the ZIP field, and display the following fields: First name, Last name, Company, ZIP.

Step 5: Display all the records (and all its fields) for everyone that is in the state "NY."

Step 6: Submit the source code for the solution and the output screenshots for the following list. You can use any appropriate algorithm in the solution: Sorted data based on last name, Sorted data based on ZIP, Everyone in the state of NY.

Paper For Above instruction

This paper presents a comprehensive solution to process a fixed-format comma-delimited data file in C#. The task involves reading, parsing, sorting, and filtering data records based on specific fields, utilizing fundamental programming constructs and data structures. The goal is to efficiently manipulate and display data subsets according to the provided criteria, demonstrating proficiency in file handling, data parsing, sorting algorithms, and data filtering in C#.

The initial challenge in this task is reading and parsing the fixed-format data file. Each record in the file contains multiple fields with designated character sizes and data types. Since the data is comma-delimited, reading line by line from the file is straightforward, but essential is removing the last column, 'Pig-Latin.' This step isolates relevant data fields for processing. The fields include FirstName, LastName, Company, Address, City, County, State, ZIP, Phone, Fax, Email, and Web, with specific sizes specified, which guides splitting or substring extraction.

The core of the solution lies in implementing a C# program that loads this data into an in-memory data structure for manipulation. An ArrayList is used due to its simplicity and flexibility in dynamically storing records. Each line read from the file is stored as a separate record, maintaining its integrity for subsequent processing. This approach enables efficient sorting and filtering operations.

Once all data is loaded into the ArrayList, sorting operations are performed. The first sorting sorts the records in ascending order based on the LastName field. This step involves custom comparison logic, often implemented with IComparer or a lambda expression, to access the LastName portion of each record. After sorting, a subset of fields—FirstName, LastName, and Company—is displayed.

The second sorting rearranges the data in descending order based on the ZIP code. Since ZIP is numerical, the comparison function ensures that numeric sorting is applied properly, rather than lexicographical. The display includes FirstName, LastName, Company, and ZIP, providing a clear view of the sorted data based on geographic coding.

Filtering data to show records from the state "NY" involves iterating through the ArrayList and selecting records with 'NY' in the State field. All fields for these records are displayed in full, providing a comprehensive view of individuals and organizations located in New York State.

Throughout this process, efficient use of C# features, such as string manipulation, custom sorting, and filtering, is crucial. The solution demonstrates best practices in handling fixed-format data, such as ensuring proper substring extraction based on the predefined sizes, and selecting sorting algorithms suitable for small to medium data sets, typically using built-in sort methods with custom comparers or lambda functions.

In conclusion, the implemented C# program effectively processes a structured data file, provides sorting and filtering functionalities as required, and showcases fundamental programming techniques in data manipulation. The solution highlights how to handle structured data, perform multi-level sorts, and filter data subsets efficiently, which are core skills in data processing applications.

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