Microsoft Releases Python Driver for SQL Server and Azure SQL Databases
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Summary
Microsoft has developed a Python driver for SQL Server and Azure SQL databases called mssql-python. This driver uses Direct Database Connectivity (DDBC) to enable direct connections to SQL Server without requiring external driver managers. It complies with DB API 2.0 specification while adding Pythonic enhancements for better usability. The driver supports all Python versions and provides comprehensive database operations including connection management, query execution, and transaction handling.
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It leverages Direct Database Connectivity (DDBC) that enables direct connections to SQL Server without requiring an external driver manager
Designed to comply with the DB API 2.0 specification, this driver also introduces Pythonic enhancements for improved usability and functionality
The driver is compatible with all the Python versions
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