Project 02
lARGE File Line Reader
This project focuses on efficiently processing large text files by reading data incrementally rather than loading entire files into memory. Using a lazy-loading approach with StreamReader, the tool reads files line by line, making it suitable for log files, exports, or any high-volume text data where memory usage and performance are critical considerations.
C# (.NET)
System.IO
Technical
Highlights
Utilized
StreamReaderwithin ausingstatement to safely open and manage file streams.Implemented line-by-line reading with
ReadLine()in a loop to process text incrementally.Avoided full in-memory file loading, enabling scalability for very large files.
Compared this approach to
File.ReadAllLines()to highlight memory usage and performance trade-offs.
project
Takeaways
Learned how lazy loading enables efficient processing of large files without excessive memory consumption.
Reinforced the importance of
using()for proper stream disposal and preventing file locks.Developed judgment around when to use incremental file processing versus loading full file contents into memory.