Excel Usage Debate

Commenters debate the merits and drawbacks of Excel for data tasks and business workflows, questioning why people still use it instead of programming languages or modern tools, while others defend its agility, flexibility, and ubiquity.

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erhserhdfd Oct 29, 2020 View on HN

Obligatory "I don't understand why people still use Excel and just don't learn to program" comment

gumby Nov 21, 2023 View on HN

There is no replacement for Excel in many cases. Otherwise I agree.

neolog Nov 3, 2020 View on HN

Why would I want this over Excel?

KrugerDunnings Feb 18, 2023 View on HN

Only if they use Excel instead of these tools buddy

gruseom Jun 15, 2010 View on HN

What are some of the ways that Excel falls short which matter in your experience?

jonthn Dec 11, 2013 View on HN

Why would anyone use Excel now?

serjester May 17, 2024 View on HN

Can you elaborate on what you found Excel better for?

moocowtruck Nov 18, 2020 View on HN

why do people think excel isn't real technology?

pie314isi Jul 9, 2023 View on HN

If excel is the right tool for the job, you're doing the wrong job.

djxfade Dec 1, 2021 View on HN

That's insane. Excel definetly didn't sound like the right tool for that job