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sqlite-utils 4.0rc1 adds migrations and nested transactions

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Simon Willison has released the release candidate for sqlite-utils 4.0, introducing new features like migrations and nested transactions. This update to the popular Python tool for working with SQLite databases is set to enhance its capabilities for data management. Additionally, Willison highlighted the release of Datasette Apps, a feature allowing users to host custom HTML applications within Datasette, and noted the power of the GLM-5.2 text-only LLM. AI

IMPACT Enhances capabilities for data management tools, with a mention of a powerful text-only LLM.

RANK_REASON Release of a new version of a software tool.

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sqlite-utils 4.0rc1 adds migrations and nested transactions

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  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 Français(FR) ·

    sqlite-utils 4.0rc1

    <p><strong>Release:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/simonw/sqlite-utils/releases/tag/4.0rc1">sqlite-utils 4.0rc1</a></p> <p>See <a href="https://simonwillison.net/2026/Jun/21/sqlite-utils-40rc1/">sqlite-utils 4.0rc1 adds migrations and nested transactions</a>.</p> <p>Tags: <…

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