Why Spreadsheets Are (Still) More Powerful Than Apps for Managing Money

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Post by ceresone » Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 6:05 PM UTC

Why Spreadsheets Are (Still) More Powerful Than Apps for Managing Money
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Re: Why Spreadsheets Are (Still) More Powerful Than Apps for Managing Money

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Post by _8j50 » Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 6:30 PM UTC

Simple solutions are always better.

Solutions to individual problems should not significantly increase the overall count or complexity of problems the user is facing.

Python would be a better solution than any spreadsheet if one only looks at the specific problem. Of course the learning curve,support cost and pool of workers and colleagues that have mastered python does not make it an attractive solution.

Still, writing an app to replace spreadsheets can be profitable depending on the specific problems and needs of each user.

Re: Why Spreadsheets Are (Still) More Powerful Than Apps for Managing Money

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Post by ceresone » Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 6:36 PM UTC

_8j50 wrote: post #2

Simple solutions are always better. Solutions to individual problems should not significantly increase the overall count or complexity of problems the user is facing. Python would be a better solution than any spreadsheet if one only looks at the specific problem. Of course the learning curve,support cost and pool of workers and colleagues that have mastered python does not make it an attractive solution. Still, writ…

I personally find the "grit" of looking at my spreadsheet helps keep me more aware of my spending (and consequently spend less). Python is an interesting take as well.