Simon Willison's blog offers a mix of technical tutorials, data analysis projects, and reflections on technology and society. With a focus on Python, SQL, and web development, Simon shares insights into building web applications, working with data, and exploring emerging technologies. Developers can learn about data visualization, API design, and software engineering best practices, gaining inspiration and practical knowledge to advance their careers.

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Simon Willison compares Qwen3.6-35B-A3B (a 21GB quantized model running locally via LM Studio on a MacBook Pro M5) against Anthropic's newly released Claude Opus 4.7 using his informal 'pelican riding a bicycle' SVG generation benchmark. The local Qwen model wins both the pelican and a flamingo-on-unicycle test. Willison acknowledges this doesn't mean Qwen is generally more capable than Opus 4.7, but notes the result breaks the loose correlation his benchmark previously had with overall model quality.

Qwen3.6-35B-A3B on my laptop drew me a better pelican than Claude Opus 4.7