> Using spreadsheets as a DB are trend now. Not just a trend now, it has been a pattern for many years: if you worked in/with/for many office environments you'

> Using spreadsheets as a DB are trend now. Not just a trend now, it has been a pattern for many years: if you worked in/with/for many office environments you'll be exposed to a great many "database" uses of Excel & similar and you will find features specific to such uses in spreadsheet products. Some businesses, including large investment banks, would completely grind to a halt if Excel stopped working!