Simon Willison

Simon is the creator of Datasette, an open source tool for exploring and publishing data.

Datasette is based on Simon's experiences working as a data journalist at the UK's Guardian newspaper.

Simon is also a co-creator of the Django web framework. He recently completed the JSK Fellowship program at Stanford.

https://simonwillison.net/ - @simonw


What pronouns do you use?

he/him

What is your Twitter handle?

@simonw


Session

09-04
16:00
25min
Build your own data warehouse for personal analytics with SQLite and Datasette
Simon Willison

Internet companies collect staggering quantities of data about us - both with and without our knowledge. Thanks to Europe's GDPR legislation most companies now let you export your data back out again. But what can you do with it? I'll show how to use the powerful combination of SQLite and Datasette to take control of your digital life and build a private data warehouse for your own personal analytics.

Science, Data & Analytics
Curlyboi Theatre