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Date Published
Author
Stephen O’Brien
Word count
248
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Tines has introduced formulas as a new feature to enhance interaction with data in automated workflows, drawing inspiration from the familiar interface of spreadsheets like Excel and Google Sheets. This feature allows users to apply classic functions such as SUM and IF, along with an extensive library of specialized functions like HMAC_SHA256, CSV_PARSE, and CHUNK_ARRAY, which are particularly suited for security applications. In Tines, these formulas operate by referencing data from upstream actions, making them intuitive for users familiar with spreadsheets. As a no-code platform, Tines empowers users who understand the processes best to build and maintain automation, echoing the user accessibility that spreadsheets have historically provided. The excitement around the creative applications of formulas by users reflects the potential for innovation within the platform.