# About Connector/Python

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<p align="center">The most recent release of <a href="">MariaDB Connector/Python</a> is:</p>

<h4 align="center"><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/connectors/python/1.1/1.1.14" class="button secondary">Connector/Python 1.1.14</a> <a href="https://mariadb.com/downloads/connectors/connectors-data-access/python-connector" class="button primary">Download Now</a></h4>
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MariaDB Connector/Python enables python programs to access MariaDB and MySQL databases, using an API which is compliant with the Python DB API 2.0 (PEP-249).

**Version 2.0** offers flexible distribution options:

* **Pure Python** - Works on all platforms, no compiler required
* **C extension** - Maximum performance (2-12× faster on data-heavy workloads)
* **Pre-compiled wheels** - No MariaDB Connector/C installation needed

All implementations support both synchronous and asynchronous operations.

**Installation:**

```bash
# Pure Python (default)
$ pip3 install mariadb

# C extension for maximum performance
$ pip3 install mariadb[c]

# Pre-compiled binary wheels
$ pip3 install mariadb[binary]

# With connection pooling
$ pip3 install mariadb[binary,pool]
```

### Links:

* [Documentation](https://mariadb-corporation.github.io/mariadb-connector-python/index.html)
* [Bug tracker](https://jira.mariadb.org)
* Sources are hosted on [Github](https://github.com/mariadb-corporation/mariadb-connector-python)

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