Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel

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Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel
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Runs in the cloud? Why??

some functionality will be restricted without a paid license

I think that's why. But maybe I'm just overly cynical.

I'm guessing because it's a super hacky implementation versus a full and complete one, in addition to them paywalling it behind their bullshit M365 subscription.

It only runs in this exact docker container

well we’re sure as shit not in the business of shipping docker containers

this would make a lot of sense to me. the windows/office365 code base has got to look so scary on the inside. i can’t think of any other reason why windows still has two different settings applications, with the newer one sometimes opening the older one. i also can’t imagine why teams/other office apps open popups (eg when joining meetings) that prompt you to sign in when you’re already signed in.