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Re:Why GUIs are built at least 2.5 times by pphysch on Tuesday June 03, 2025 @12:12PM (#44171603)
I've been in this exact situation. Client provides their current workflow, implemented in a spreadsheet.

The problem is they make significant concessions in their design to fit the tabular model of spreadsheets. It can be really warping, not only to GUI but also the underlying data model. Then you show them what a relational data model is capable of, and (hopefully) blow their mind.

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Re:Why GUIs are built at least 2.5 times by paddy_m on Tuesday June 03, 2025 @12:30PM (#44171812)
When you get to relational models, the amount of UI you can quickly build around the django admin is staggering... if you stay in the guardrails.
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