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sqlite-utils 4.2.1 fixes bug, 4.2 enhanced table transform

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Simon Willison has released version 4.2.1 of his sqlite-utils tool, fixing a bug that caused crashes. This bug was introduced in version 4.2, which itself contained significant improvements to the table.transform() feature, enhancing its ability to preserve complex schema definitions like check and unique constraints. The fix for version 4.2.1 also involved ensuring that necessary dependencies, such as typing-extensions, are correctly listed and installed. AI

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sqlite-utils 4.2.1 fixes bug, 4.2 enhanced table transform

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  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 Français(FR) ·

    sqlite-utils 4.2.1

    <p><strong>Release:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/simonw/sqlite-utils/releases/tag/4.2.1">sqlite-utils 4.2.1</a></p> <p>Fixes a crashing bug in <a href="https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/13/sqlite-utils/">sqlite-utils 4.2</a>. I'd introduced code that looks like this:</p>…

  2. Simon Willison TIER_1 Français(FR) ·

    sqlite-utils 4.2

    <p><strong>Release:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/simonw/sqlite-utils/releases/tag/4.2">sqlite-utils 4.2</a></p> <p>Lots of improvements in this one relating to the <a href="https://sqlite-utils.datasette.io/en/stable/python-api.html#transforming-a-table">table.transform()…

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