The Foundry Blog

Insights, tutorials, and updates from the team building the future of spreadsheet development.

Fix Google Sheets Formula Errors: A Busy Parent’s Guide to Stress-Free Spreadsheets

Tired of breaking your family budget spreadsheet? Learn practical tips and visual tools to fix Google Sheets formula errors and reclaim your evening downtime.

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Why Your Bespoke Logic is a Liability: The Case for Snippets

Do you pride yourself on crafting bespoke, complex functions from scratch? It is time to question that habit. Learn why relying on reusable spreadsheet formula snippets is the only scalable way forward.

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Spreadsheet syntax errors: How to Fix Them Fast

Learn practical tips to quickly fix frustrating spreadsheet syntax mistakes and discover how visual builders can save your daily productivity and sanity.

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Global variables in Google Sheets: Stop Updating Cells Manually

Learn how to use global variables in Google Sheets to save time. We share practical tips to manage family budgets and eliminate manual cell updates today.

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The Native Google Sheets Formula Editor Is Garbage (Here’s Why)

Stop writing complex logic in a single-line text box. It’s time to treat formulas like code. Discover why the default editor is holding you back and how a rich coding environment changes the game.

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Helper Columns in Google Sheets: Why They Signal Weak Data Strategy

Most users rely on helper columns to break down complex logic, but this habit creates bloat and technical debt. Discover why true efficiency lies in consolidated formulas and better tooling.

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Stop Memorizing Spreadsheet Formulas: Why It Makes You Obsolete

Your obsession with syntax is a liability. Discover why you must stop memorizing spreadsheet formulas and start prioritizing logic to survive in the modern data era.

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Why You Deserve Your Nested IF Formula Errors

Are you constantly fighting nested IF formula errors? Discover why your manual syntax obsession is the real problem and how visual tools offer a true solution.