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Webinar - Spreadsheets vs. Databases

Coda's Maker Stories Webinar, dated 19 April 2022
Nina Kastenauer
Spreadsheets vs. Databases
How to switch from spreadsheets to databases
Hi there,
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, great to have you!
I’m excited to share with you a recording of the Coda Maker Stories Webinar I did with the wonderful Maria Marquis (Coda’s Chief Cheerleading Officer).
If you have any questions or would like to connect, please reach out on
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You can watch the webinar’s recording here:
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Or, if you’d like to view it in full-screen, please navigate to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOEjQxb_m_Y
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This doc serves as an addition to the webinar, and covers the following:
The act of successfully switching from a spreadsheet to a database comprises the following five steps, which we will tackle together:
Understand the differences between spreadsheets and databases
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How to switch from spreadsheets to databases
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Move your data out of your existing spreadsheet
This requires transforming your current data set-up, to ensure that it’s fulfills a database’s requirements
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Goodbye, Spreadsheet!
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Move your data into your database
Import your data into Coda, define the relationship between your data points and set up your views
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Hello, Database!
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Use it during your daily work
Repeat for new processes

I’ll cut you a deal - I’ll care of the first three steps and you’ll tackle the remaining two. You’ll be more than capable to do so once we’re done.
Deal? Well then,
Let's GO!
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