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15. Pandas Series: Export & Conversion

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TABLE OF CONETNT

Export & Conversion

1. File Export Formats

df['series'].to_pickle(path) → Save as Python pickle file (preserves dtypes)
df['series'].to_csv(path) → Export to CSV (with optional header/index)
df['series'].to_excel(path) → Write to Excel sheet (requires openpyxl/xlsxwriter)
df['series'].to_hdf(path, key) → Store in HDF5 file (for large datasets)
df['series'].to_sql(name, con) → Write to SQL database (requires SQLAlchemy)

2. Data Structure Conversion

df['series'].to_dict() → Convert to Python dictionary {index: value}
df['series'].to_frame() → Convert to single-column DataFrame
df['series'].to_xarray() → Convert to xarray.DataArray (for multidimensional data)

3. String/Text Formats

df['series'].to_json() → Serialize to JSON string/file
df['series'].to_string() → Render as console-friendly string
df['series'].to_latex() → Generate LaTeX table format
df['series'].to_markdown() → Convert to Markdown table

4. Utility Outputs

df['series'].to_clipboard() → Copy to system clipboard (for Excel pasting)

Assume you have this Series:

import pandas as pd

sales_transaction = pd.Series([2500, 3700, 4800], index=['2025-07-01', '2025-07-02', '2025-07-03'], name='Amount')

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1. File Export Formats

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2. Data Structure Conversion

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3. String/Text Formats

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4. Utility Outputs

Key Comparison Table

Method	Best For	Preserves Dtype	Human Readable
`to_pickle()`	Python reuse	✓	✗
`to_csv()`	Cross-app sharing	✗	✓
`to_dict()`	Python integration	✓	✓
`to_json()`	Web or APIs	Partial	✓
`to_hdf()`	Large storage	✓	✗

✅ Example Code

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import pandas as pd

s = pd.Series([1, 2, 3], index=['a', 'b', 'c'])

# Export to CSV
s.to_csv('data.csv')
# data.csv content:
# a,1
# b,2
# c,3

# Convert to dict
d = s.to_dict()
print(d)
# {'a': 1, 'b': 2, 'c': 3}

# Export to Markdown
print(s.to_markdown())
# |    |   0 |
# |----|------|
# | a  |    1 |
# | b  |    2 |
# | c  |    3 |

# Copy to clipboard
s.to_clipboard(index=True, header=False)

✅ Best Practices

📌 Use to_pickle() for speed if you only need to share data with yourself or other Python processes.
📌 Choose to_csv() or to_json() for maximum compatibility if others will open the file in Excel, R, or online tools.
📌 Use to_hdf() for big data projects to keep reads/writes fast and efficient.
📌 Quick output: Use to_clipboard() when working with Excel. You can copy-paste without saving intermediate files.
📌 Always test your export and re-import steps, especially if you share files across different systems.

✅ Pro Tip

Always check the file after export. For CSV and Excel, inspect the header, index, and any NA values. Use index=False or header=False in to_csv() if you do not want index/column names in the file.

✅ Common Dependencies

Format	Dependency
`to_excel()`	`openpyxl` or `xlsxwriter`
`to_hdf()`	`pytables`
`to_sql()`	`SQLAlchemy` or DB connector

Run pip install openpyxl pytables SQLAlchemy to ensure your environment is ready.

📌 Summary

✔ Pickle → Best for fast, Python-only workflows

✔ CSV/Excel → Best for sharing

✔ HDF/SQL → Best for scale and production storage

✔ Clipboard/Markdown/LaTeX → Best for quick reports, blogs, or papers