Bulk import checklist
A checklist for safe bulk imports: validation, de-duplication, dry-run checking, and reporting.
Bulk imports are easiest when you treat them as a repeatable process rather than a one-off task.
A short checklist reduces rework and avoids accidental duplicate uploads.
Key points
- Validate and normalize first
- Check existing and skip duplicates
- Save a summary of the operation
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