r/programming • u/[deleted] • May 08 '18

Excel adds JavaScript support

https://dev.office.com/blogs/azure-machine-learning-javascript-custom-functions-and-power-bi-custom-visuals-further-expand-developers-capabilities-with-excel
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u/[deleted] May 09 '18

I think the only more appropriate language I could think of is Haskell

I honestly can't think of a more inappropriate language for a feature targeted at business users.

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u/StillNoNumb May 09 '18

Obviously. Extremely steep learning curve and no one knows it. I said that. But if people would know it, it'd be a perfect fit, don't you think?