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Hammer and nail
1. Hammer and nail
Advice: You should use the best tool for the job.
Saying:
If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. (attributed to various sources)
2. Toolboxes
So, if you need to put a screw in, you hammer it in.
A better tool, such as a screwdriver, might make the job both easier, faster, and improve the quality of the work.
3. Spreadsheets
If all you know how to use is a spreadsheet, every problem solution attempt is done with a spreadsheet.
In the 1980's, an entire market for memory upgrades was motivated by making it possible for people using spreadsheets to solve bigger and bigger problems, regardless if the spreadsheet was the best tool for the job.
Note: A spreadsheet is a simple functional language.
Explain by way of a specific example the saying that if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
4. Email
If all you know is email, then every problem can be solved with email.
5. Tools
For systems design, programming, data science, and problem solving in general, there are many tools suited to many different problems.
Whenever solving problems, keep in mind that there may be a better or easier way to do what you are trying to do.
