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.