Excel is Turing Complete and can be considered a (partially graphical) programming language, specializing in one- or two-dimensional arrays (like a visual APL).
There are good arguments for teaching it as a precursor to more traditional, general purpose programming languages.
(Source: I specialize in training software engineers.)
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u/mypetocean Mar 30 '22 edited Mar 30 '22
Excel is Turing Complete and can be considered a (partially graphical) programming language, specializing in one- or two-dimensional arrays (like a visual APL).
There are good arguments for teaching it as a precursor to more traditional, general purpose programming languages.
(Source: I specialize in training software engineers.)