A simple lazy Python calculation engine, with spreadsheet demo

In plain words

A lazy calculation engine for Python that defers computations until results are needed, demonstrated through a spreadsheet application. Built for developers working with Python who want to optimize performance through delayed evaluation. The tool showcases practical use of lazy evaluation patterns in a familiar spreadsheet interface, making it useful for understanding how deferred computation can improve efficiency in data-heavy applications.

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