janboone/applied-economics

Importing csv files

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Cagil-kazancioglu commented

Hi, what is the exact code for importing csv files from my own documents into the Jupyterlab notebook of the university server?

I was unable to import my own files with the given pandas code from the Datacamp lectures.

Thanks.

janboone commented

Just to be sure: with "my own files" you mean files on your own computer?

That will not work; you first need to import the csv file to the server:

  • on the server click on the folder icon at the top left of your screen
  • click the third (middle) icon which is an upward pointing arrow: "upload files"
  • click on the file you want to upload from your computer
  • once the file is on the server, you can use the pandas command to import the csv file

also see: https://janboone.github.io/applied-economics/pagescreencasts.html#upload_data_on_the_university_server

does this help?

Cagil-kazancioglu commented

Hello, yes I meant the files that are stored in my own computer. Hence different than the working directory the server uses.

I've just seen that you have a screencast regarding this topic, this helps substantially.

Many thanks.