What is difference between CSV and the general software testing?

Hello all,
I am new to this CSV industry(life sciences) and one of my friend says it is validation which is similar to testing thats done for softwares. Is this true? or is CSV different from that ?
Please clarify my confusion.

Hi bhanucbt.

I think a good starting point for you with CSV with be our Easy to Understand Guide to Software Validation
http://www.askaboutvalidation.com/validation-products/product.php?id_product=10
.