Automate the Repeat, Inspect the Exception
Design a spreadsheet automation around repeatable rules and visible exceptions.
The automation move: Build automations that repeat routine steps and surface exceptions instead of hiding them. Why it works Power Query guidance emphasizes choosing the right connector, filtering early, using correct data types, and doing expensive operations last. Those practices are not just performance tips; they form a safety model. A spreadsheet automation should reduce repeated human handling while making uncertain cases easier to see. If the process only makes the happy path faster, it can amplify errors because people stop looking closely. The mechanism is separation. Raw data enters through a defined source, transformations happen in named steps, and…
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