ENH: csv output for recarrays
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Description
You can read a csv with numpy.genfromtxt to get a recarray however there appears to be no convenient method for writing a recarray back out to csv.
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Research direction
Start by reviewing numpy.genfromtxt and the existing NumPy interfaces for structured or record arrays and text output. Determine the intended API and supported CSV behavior before implementation; done should include a clearly defined way to write a recarray to CSV and tests covering the chosen behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- data
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100