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		quickthrower2 on Sept 12, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Why did Visual Basic die? SQL is not a replacement for Excel.

trimethylpurine on Sept 13, 2023 [–]

Not a replacement, but it should be used for sharing data and reviewing your logic. Table joining is just plain easier in SQL.

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