They are two sides of the same coin. A spreadsheet has the data visible and the logic behind the scenes. A programming language has the logic visible and the

They are two sides of the same coin. A spreadsheet has the data visible and the logic behind the scenes. A programming language has the logic visible and the data behind the scenes. I used to look down on spreadsheets before I served my time at an HPC research institute. I learned there that they have their uses. Even among the most proficient of programmers. As always; it's all about picking the right tool for the right job.