Release Notes

This is the public preview release of the Microsoft open-source mssql-python driver!

New features

• MacOS Support: The mssql-python driver now supports macOS on ARM-based systems, enabling seamless development on Apple Silicon (M-series) devices. This milestone strengthens our cross-platform capabilities—and we’re just getting started. Linux support is on the horizon!
• Connection Pooling: We've introduced a robust and configurable connection pooling system designed to significantly enhance performance and optimize resource utilization. This feature ensures more efficient management of database connections, especially under high-load scenarios

Issues Fixed

• Enhanced logging has been implemented, particularly for connection strings, where sensitive information such as user IDs and passwords is now obfuscated in error log files to ensure security and compliance.