Ask HN: Looking for Excel-based side project ideas
I studied math and computer science in college and went on to work in finance for a couple of soulless years. The best thing that came out of my time in finance is 1) the sober realization that Excel is pervasive 2) I became pretty good at it.
So, my question is, what are some applications/add-ins do you wish Excel had? I am open to any ideas.
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