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Re:Kale: A Transformation-Safe Spreadsheet System by airstrike on Saturday September 05, 2026 @07:37AM (#49575582)
I think reality says otherwise. People do use spreadsheets effectively, if perhaps not efficiently, every single day.

The brittle nature of spreadsheets is also its most powerful feature.

Re:Kale: A Transformation-Safe Spreadsheet System by ukadakal on Tuesday September 15, 2026 @09:17AM (#49712077)
I couldn’t agree more. There are many brilliant business users who can build highly sophisticated spreadsheet models but have little or no coding experience. In almost every business and every department, you’ll find those spreadsheet gurus who everyone turns to when they have a complex spreadsheet problem or need help figuring something out.