Import a small but messy spreadsheet into Grist, including duplicate names, formulas, and fields that should link to another table. Build a view for each role and check whether contributors can edit only the records they should. Export the result and compare it with the source.
A spreadsheet-to-database transition is useful when structure reduces errors, not when it merely changes the interface. Pilot one live workflow, document who maintains schema changes, and keep a backup of the original data until the new process is trusted.
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