7. References
7.1. Normative References
[1] Freed, N., Klensin, J., and J. Postel, "Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) Part Four: Registration Procedures", BCP 13, RFC 2048, November 1996.
- Title: Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) Part Four: Registration Procedures
- Use: Defines the procedures and requirements for MIME type registration.
[2] Crocker, D. and P. Overell, "Augmented BNF for Syntax Specifications: ABNF", RFC 2234, November 1997.
- Title: Augmented BNF for Syntax Specifications: ABNF
- Use: Provides the basis for the ABNF grammar definition of the CSV format.
[3] Freed, N. and N. Borenstein, "Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) Part Two: Media Types", RFC 2046, November 1996.
- Title: Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) Part Two: Media Types
- Use: Defines basic concepts and encoding rules for MIME media types.
7.2. Informative References
[4] Repici, J., "HOW-TO: The Comma Separated Value (CSV) File Format", 2004.
- URL: http://www.creativyst.com/Doc/Articles/CSV/CSV01.htm
- Description: A practical guide to the CSV file format.
[5] Edoceo, Inc., "CSV Standard File Format", 2004.
- URL: http://www.edoceo.com/utilis/csv-file-format.php
- Description: A description of the CSV standard file format.
[6] Rodger, R. and O. Shanaghy, "Documentation for Ricebridge CSV Manager", February 2005.
- URL: http://www.ricebridge.com/products/csvman/reference.htm
- Description: Documentation for Ricebridge CSV Manager.
[7] Raymond, E., "The Art of Unix Programming, Chapter 5", September 2003.
- URL: http://www.catb.org/~esr/writings/taoup/html/ch05s02.html
- Description: The Art of Unix Programming, Chapter 5, discussing data file formats.
[8] Postel, J., "Transmission Control Protocol", STD 7, RFC 793, September 1981.
- Title: Transmission Control Protocol
- Use: Cites the Robustness Principle: "be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from others."
Reference Notes
Normative References
These documents are essential for understanding and implementing this specification. They define the basic concepts for MIME type registration, grammar specification, and media types.
Informative References
These documents provide background and historical context for various implementations of the CSV format. Although they are not normative, they show the evolution and diversity of CSV in practice.