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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Add a section to the documentation explaining that database drivers need to be installed separately, with examples for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. Include installation commands for common databases and note that users need to have the appropriate driver installed for their database.
Tech stack
pythonsql
Domain
database
Issue type
Documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
1
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Under 1 hour
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Stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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Pythonpip
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
85