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Stacking files with csvkit

SpotifyData_PopularityRank6.csv and SpotifyData_PopularityRank7.csv have the same file format, column order, and overall data schema. However, one file contains information for songs ranked #6, and the other contains information for songs ranked #7. Combine the two files together into one unified file by stacking them.

This exercise is part of the course

Data Processing in Shell

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Exercise instructions

  • Stack SpotifyData_PopularityRank6.csv and SpotifyData_PopularityRank7.csv together. Re-direct the output of this stacking and save as a new file called SpotifyPopularity.csv.

Hands-on interactive exercise

Have a go at this exercise by completing this sample code.

# Stack the two files and save results as a new file
___ SpotifyData_PopularityRank6.csv SpotifyData_PopularityRank7.csv ___ SpotifyPopularity.csv

# Preview the newly created file 
csvlook SpotifyPopularity.csv
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