quoted fields

When dealing with CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files in a Linux environment, parsing fields correctly becomes challenging if the fields contain commas themselves. Let's address common questions regarding using awk, a powerful text-processing tool, to handle such scenarios. A: awk is a scripting language used for pattern scanning and processing. It is a standard feature of most Unix-like systems, including Linux, and is renowned for its powerful handling of text files and data extraction. Q: Why does a comma within a field cause issues during parsing? A: In CSV files, commas are typically used to separate fields.