Ways to use the data

A list is just
the beginning.

Build a tool. Make a chart. Bring a lesson to life. Pick something you want to make, and start with data you can actually try.

Developers & internal tools JSON

Build a supplier directory

Country selectors, language preferences, and the codes behind a useful internal application.

An interactive example and a server-side JSON request.

Excel & Google Sheets users CSV

Turn a NAICS sector code into a readable industry name with an exact-match lookup.

A reference sheet and a formula you can adapt.

Students & new developers JSON

Practice searching, filtering, and empty states with a subject you can use in your next programming project.

A working search demo and a focused project brief.

Teachers & homeschool families CSV

Use amendment numbers and ratification dates to build a timeline and ask better questions about chronology.

A classroom activity, discussion prompts, and a CSV starting point.

Sports fans & spreadsheet explorers CSV

Build a pivot chart from baseball history, with a clear distinction between a team name and a franchise.

A sample chart and a repeatable spreadsheet workflow.

Python learners & researchers CSV

Count recipient records by award year, check what a row means, and avoid drawing conclusions from a small sample.

A runnable CSV analysis using Python’s standard library.

A small start. A useful result.

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