Python can be used in database applications.
One of the most
popular databases is MySQL.
Install MySQL Driver
Python needs a MySQL driver to access the MySQL database.
In this tutorial we will use the driver "MySQL Connector".
We recommend that you use PIP to install "MySQL Connector".
PIP is most likely already installed in your Python environment.
Navigate your command line to the location of PIP, and type the
following:
Download and install "MySQL Connector":
C:\Users\Your Name\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python36-32\
Scripts>python -m pip install mysql-connector-python
Now you have downloaded and installed a MySQL driver.
Test MySQL Connector
To test if the installation was successful, or if you already have "MySQL
Connector" installed, create a Python page with the following content:
import mysql.connector
If the above code was executed with no errors, "MySQL Connector" is
installed and ready to be used.
Create Connection
Start by creating a connection to the database.
Use the username and password from your MySQL database:
import mysql.connector
mydb = mysql.connector.connect(
host="localhost",
user="yourusername",
password="yourpassword"
)
print(mydb)
Python MySQL Create Database
Creating a Database
To create a database in MySQL, use the "CREATE DATABASE" statement:
Example
create a database named "mydatabase":
import mysql.connector
mydb = mysql.connector.connect(
host="localhost",
user="yourusername",
password="yourpassword"
)
mycursor = mydb.cursor()
mycursor.execute("CREATE DATABASE mydatabase")
Check if Database Exists
You can check if a database exist by listing all databases in your system
by using the "SHOW DATABASES" statement:
Example
Return a list of your system's databases:
import mysql.connector
mydb = mysql.connector.connect(
host="localhost",
user="yourusername",
password="yourpassword"
)
mycursor = mydb.cursor()
mycursor.execute("SHOW DATABASES")
for x in mycursor:
print(x)
Or you can try to access the database when making the connection:
Example
Try connecting to the database "mydatabase":
import mysql.connector
mydb = mysql.connector.connect(
host="localhost",
user="yourusername",
password="yourpassword",
database="mydatabase"
)
