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Simon Willison releases sqlite-utils v4 release candidate with migrations

Simon Willison has released the first release candidate for sqlite-utils v4. This new version incorporates a migrations system, which was previously available as a separate tool called sqlite-migrate. Additionally, sqlite-utils v4 introduces support for nested transactions. AI

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Simon Willison releases sqlite-utils v4 release candidate with migrations

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · simonwillison.net ·

    I just released the first release candidate for sqlite-utils v4, adding a migrations system (previously released independently as sqlite-migrate) and support fo

    I just released the first release candidate for sqlite-utils v4, adding a migrations system (previously released independently as sqlite-migrate) and support for nested transactions: simonwillison.net/2026/Jun/21/...