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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.

[5] Edoceo, Inc., "CSV Standard File Format", 2004.

[6] Rodger, R. and O. Shanaghy, "Documentation for Ricebridge CSV Manager", February 2005.

[7] Raymond, E., "The Art of Unix Programming, Chapter 5", September 2003.

[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.