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Longtime Slashdot reader theodp writes: Python in Excel is now generally available for Windows users of Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise," Microsoft announced in a Monday blog post. "Last August, in partnership with Anaconda, we introduced an exciting new addition to Excel by integrating Pytho...

Python in Excel is now generally available for Windows users of Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise," Microsoft announced in a Monday blog post. "Last August, in partnership with Anaconda, we introduced an exciting new addition to Excel by integrating Python, making it possible to seamlessly combine Python and Excel analytics within the same workbook, no setup required.

  • BrikoX@lemmy.zipOPMEnglish
    5·
    2 months ago

    Does this mean the creator of the Python language is a Microsoft employee now?

    Yes, he is employed by Microsoft now. He did step down from Python as BDFL in 2018.

    Further, does this mean that Python in spreadsheets only works in the cloud MS Office?

    It’s not technically limited to only Microsoft Cloud, but Azure-powered services, but it’s kind of the same.

    Implications from the patent being granted are yet to be seen, but it’s not looking good. It will severely limit external tools if MS decides to enforce the patent.

    • nkat2112English
      2·
      2 months ago

      Thank you very much for taking time to reply - and for the added context!