Google Sheets vs Relational Database: When the spreadsheet becomes a risk
Google Sheets is amazing for quick collaboration, but terrible for data integrity. In a spreadsheet, anyone can delete a formula or write text in a date field. Jestor is a Relational Database, where rules are respected and data is immutable and auditable.
Referential Integrity
In a spreadsheet, you write the client's name on the Sale. If the client changes their name, you have to hunt and change it in every row. In Jestor, the Sale points to the Client ID. Did the Client change? All sales update automatically.
Security and Log
- Sheets: Version history is messy. If the sheet breaks, it's panic mode.
- Jestor: Every change is logged: "User X changed Value from 100 to 200." You have full auditing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I have to learn SQL? No. Jestor offers SQL power with a visual interface (No-code). You create tables by clicking buttons.
Does Jestor do calculations like Sheets? Yes. There are Formula fields to add, multiply, and create conditional logic.
Can I export if I quit? Yes. Your data is yours. You can export everything to CSV/Excel at any time.
Conclusion
With Jestor, you leave the fragility of the spreadsheet and enter the robustness of a real system.
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