MySQL for Python

MySQL for Python is a practical, tutorial-style book that includes many examples to demonstrate the full potential of MySQL for Python. Every chapter starts with an explanation of the various areas for using MySQL for Python and ends with work on a sample application using the programming calls just learned. All complicated concepts are broken down to be very easy to understand. Everything in the book is designed to help you learn and use MySQL for Python to address your programming needs in the fastest way possible. This book is meant for intermediate users of Python who want hassle-free access to their MySQL database through Python. If you are a Python programmer who wants database-support in your Python applications, then this book is for you. This book is a must-read for every focused user of the MySQL for Python library who wants real-world applications using this powerful combination of Python and MySQL.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running with MySQL for Python
Chapter 2: Simple Querying
Chapter 3: Simple Insertion
Chapter 4: Exception Handling
Chapter 5: Results Record-by-Record
Chapter 6: Inserting Multiple Entries
Chapter 7: Creating and Dropping
Chapter 8: Creating Users and Granting Access
Chapter 9: Date and Time Values
Chapter 10: Aggregate Functions and Clauses
Chapter 11: SELECT Alternatives
Chapter 12: String Functions
Chapter 13: Showing MySQL Metadata
Chapter 14: Disaster Recovery