kennethreitz/records

Not clear how to install drivers

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#80 opened on Sep 9, 2016

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Description

This probably python/sql 101 for many people but when trying Records out, I received a message saying it didn't have a protocol handler for mysqldb. It's been a real struggle to understand that I need to install a driver, to find a suitable version and install it on a macbook (I gave up after several hours) and eventually to install the driver from the mysql site. I still don't know if this will work with Records or whether I'll have to use it in its raw form.

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Tech stack
pythonsqlmysql
Domain
databasedocumentation
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
basic Pythonpip usage
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75
Research direction
Examine the repository's current documentation, especially the README and any docs/ directory, to identify where driver installation instructions should be added. Review the issue comments for user experiences. Update the documentation to include clear steps for installing the MySQL driver (e.g., via pip install mysql connector python), noting platform specific issues like macOS. Test the instructions if possible.