How to Build a Spreadsheet with Python
Discover how to build a spreadsheet from scratch using Python in this 24-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2015. Dive into the inner workings of spreadsheets as Harry Percival guides you through a whirlwind overview based on the open-source Dirigible project. Start with a simple two-by-two grid representation and progressively build functionality, including cell objects, formula evaluation, dependency graph construction, and integration of custom functions. Follow along with code examples and live demonstrations to understand the step-by-step process of creating a Pythonic spreadsheet. Gain insights into handling recursion challenges and experience mind-blowing moments as you uncover the surprising simplicity of building complex spreadsheet functionality with Python.