--- title: Simon Willison posts | daily.dev description: 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. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/simonwillison twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/simonwillison og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Simon Willison posts | daily.dev og:description: Simon Willison's blog offers a mix of technical tutorials, data analysis projects, and reflections on technology and society. 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