We’re thrilled to announce the alpha release of our new open-source Python driver for Microsoft SQL Server and the Azure SQL family, now available on GitHub:mssql-python.
Built from the ground up, this driver offers Python developers a robust, efficient, and fully open-source solution for connecting to SQL Server and Azure SQL. Whether you’re building data-driven applications, automating workflows, or leveraging advanced analytics, mssql-python is designed to provide a seamless and high-performance experience.
For more details, check-out our announcement blog post:https://lnkd.in/gRWsszby.
This is just the beginning—we’re excited to build this driver together with the community and would love your feedback!
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I’m a data enthusiast with deep roots in SQL Server and performance engineering. I’m an Engineering Manager with the Azure SQL team, leading the development of client drivers for SQL Server—focused on building high-performance, cross-platform connectivity for developers worldwide.