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		pillefitz on Sept 12, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Why did Visual Basic die? First rule of Excel development: Don't use sheet formulas, stick to VBA and apply normal dev practices

harry8 on Sept 13, 2023 [–]

what proportion of excel use does this? 0.000000001% or not as much as that in your view?

pillefitz on Sept 16, 2023 | [–]

Don't know, but the majority of sheets I've been in contact with (trading desks)

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