[Haskell-cafe] implementing a csv reader

[Jens Fisseler]

Hi Tamas,
 
> Questions:
> 
> 1. Please tell me if you know of a csv module, because then I would do
>    something else.

I think MissingH contains a simple CSV parser, but the server seems to be 
down.
 
> 2. I am looking for a parser, but I don't know Haskell parsers.  Is
>    Parsec a good choice?

Parsec is definitely a good choice, but beware that it parses the whole 
input before returning, thus it may consume a huge batch of memory. As CSV 
is a line oriented format, you should make your parser lazy. Search the 
mailing list archive for "lazy parser".

Regards,

Jens