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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Next week is NICAR 2024 in Baltimore—the annual data journalism conference hosted by Investigative Reporters and Editors. The author is running a workshop on Datasette and plans to spend most of their time in the hallway track talking to people about Datasette, Datasette Cloud, and how the Datasette ecosystem can best help support their work. The post also mentions various updates, releases, and new features related to Datasette and its plugins.

Weeknotes: Getting ready for NICAR