python-mysqlHow do I install the Python MySQL module?

The Python MySQL module can be installed using the pip package manager. To install the module, open a command line and type:

pip install mysql-connector-python

This will install the module and any dependencies.

Once the module is installed, you can use it in your Python programs. For example:

import mysql.connector

mydb = mysql.connector.connect(
  host="localhost",
  user="user",
  passwd="passwd"
)

print(mydb)

This code will connect to a MySQL database and print the connection information.

Code explanation

• import mysql.connector: imports the MySQL Connector/Python module
• mydb = mysql.connector.connect(): creates a connection to the MySQL database
• host="localhost": specifies the hostname of the database server
• user="user": specifies the username for the connection
• passwd="passwd": specifies the password for the connection
• print(mydb): prints the connection information

Here are some relevant links for further reading:

• MySQL Connector/Python Documentation
• MySQL Tutorial

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