To work with databases like MySQL using Python, you need to set up the appropriate libraries and environment. Below is a guide on how to install and verify the mysql-connector library and a brief overview of connecting to different databases.
mysql-connector is a Python library that allows you to connect to MySQL databases. Here’s how you can install it:
The easiest way to install mysql-connector is using pip, the Python package installer. Open your terminal or command prompt and run:
python -m pip install mysql-connector
If you prefer or need to install manually, follow these steps:
1. Download the Source Code(click below link): https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/8f/6d/fb8ebcbbaee68b172ce3dfd08c7b8660d09f91d8d5411298bcacbd309f96/mysql-connector-python-8.0.13.tar.gz download the source code.
2. Extract the Archive:
Extract the downloaded .tar.gz file to a directory.
3. Open Terminal or Command Prompt:
Navigate to the directory where the extracted files are located:
cd mysql-connector-python-8.0.13/
4. Build the Package:
Run the following command to build the package:
python setup.py build
5. Install the Package:
After building, install the package using:
python setup.py install
This will install mysql-connector on your system.
6. Verify Installation:
Open Python shell and try importing the library to verify the installation:
import mysql.connector
print(mysql.connector.__version__)