From Spreadsheet Hell to Automated Bliss: A Dev's Guide to Expense Reporting As developers, we're wired to automate. We build systems, optimize workflows, and generally despises repetitive, manual tasks. So why do so many of us fall into the trap of clunky, spreadsheet-based expense reporting, especially when freelancing or running a small dev shop? I'm Emma Weber, and I've been there. For too long, my business expenses were a tangled mess of SUMIF formulas and manual data entry. Until I realized I could apply the same principles I use to build web apps to my own finances. The core problem with Excel expense reports isn't just the tedium; it's the lack of integration and the potential for errors. Copy-pasting receipts, manually categorizing every coffee shop visit, and then trying to reconcile it all before tax season? It’s a recipe for frustration and, frankly, lost money.…