Users need to export data for analysis, reporting, and integration with other tools. Here's how to generate CSV and Excel files efficiently.
CSV Generation
Streaming Large CSV
Excel Generation
Streaming Excel
Background Export Jobs
Best Practices
Performance:
✓ Stream large datasets
✓ Use cursor pagination
✓ Queue heavy exports
✓ Set memory limits
User Experience:
✓ Show progress for large exports
✓ Email when complete
✓ Provide format options
✓ Include metadata (date, filters)
Data:
✓ Format dates consistently
✓ Handle null values
✓ Escape special characters
✓ Include headers
Conclusion
Data export is essential for user productivity. Stream large datasets, queue heavy exports, and provide format options. Always test exports with real data volumes to ensure performance.