mysqlclient
A Python database connector for MySQL and MariaDB, forked from MySQLdb1 with Python 3 support and bug fixes.
What is mysqlclient?
mysqlclient is a Python database connector that enables Python applications to interact with MySQL and MariaDB databases. It is a fork of MySQLdb1, updated with Python 3 support and numerous bug fixes, providing a reliable interface for executing SQL queries and managing database operations.
Python developers building applications that require database connectivity to MySQL or MariaDB, particularly those needing a stable, maintained alternative to MySQLdb1.
Developers choose mysqlclient for its active maintenance, Python 3 compatibility, and performance improvements over the original MySQLdb1, along with extensive documentation and cross-platform installation options.
Overview
MySQL/MariaDB connector for Python
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Python web applications that use MySQL or MariaDB as a backend
- Migrating legacy MySQLdb1 projects to Python 3
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