The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source The democratization of spreadsheets (News)
Nov 11, 2024
Discover how IronCalc is revolutionizing the spreadsheet landscape by making it open-source and more accessible. Tune in for insights on the complexities of using Kubernetes in development environments. Plus, learn about a clever tool that converts entire websites from HTML to Markdown, simplifying content migration. The discussion also pays tribute to debugging techniques that can save developers time and stress. Join the community and explore innovative solutions to modern software challenges!
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Democratizing Spreadsheets
- IronCalc, an MIT-licensed spreadsheet engine, aims for universal accessibility and reliability.
- It addresses issues like cost, account requirements, and performance in existing solutions.
Iterative Feature Development
- Start a feature and delete it if unfinished by day's end; keep unit tests.
- After a few tries, refactor to enable it if not implementable.
Voyager 1 Debugging Challenge
- Voyager 1's main radio turned off, switching to a 40-year-old backup.
- Engineers face debugging 50-year-old hardware 15 billion miles away, with days-long communication.