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Polars CSV schema: preserve IDs

Preserve leading-zero identifiers and late mixed values with a disposable Python CSV inference exercise.

Restore a disposable backup and compare the recovered files instead of trusting a successful backup alone.

Run six disposable cases that separate CSV structure, schema rules and import approval.

Run four disposable comparison cases and keep a verified native patch path.

Check status, headers and JSON, then prove the test catches a broken response.

Compare required editor tasks with a reversible migration worksheet.

Choose between a terminal window, structured shell, history tool and file manager.

Find where uv, Ruff and Polars fit without changing every layer at once.