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Extending Excel with Python and R
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Extending Excel with Python and R

by Steven Sanderson, David Kun
April 2024
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
344 pages
7h 56m
English
Packt Publishing
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Executing VBA Code from R and Python

Integrating different programming languages can unlock powerful capabilities and streamline workflows. When it comes to working with Excel files, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is a popular choice for automating tasks. However, there are scenarios where you may want to execute VBA code from within R or Python, harnessing the strengths of these languages for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.

Executing VBA code from an Excel file through R or Python provides a flexible approach to leverage existing VBA macros or extend the functionalities of Excel. This integration enables data scientists, analysts, and developers to seamlessly incorporate Excel files into their workflows, combining the ...

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