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psycopg2
Quick start guide for psycopg2 — installation, basic usage, and common patterns.
Installation
pip install psycopg2
Quick Start
import psycopg2
# Basic usage — see official docs for full API
# https://pypi.org/project/psycopg2/
When to Use
Choose psycopg2 when it fits your project requirements. Compare alternatives in the Libraries hub and specialized tracks.
Production Tips
- Pin versions in
requirements.txtorpoetry.lock - Scan with
pip-auditfor known CVEs - Read the official documentation for API changes between major versions