Is MySQL Connector necessary?

Do you need MySQL Connectors?

In addition to the MySQL Server package, you may need or want additional components to use MySQL with your application or development environment. These include, but are not limited to: To connect to the MySQL server using ODBC, you must have a Connector/ODBC driver.

What is MySQL Connector used for?

MySQL Connectors provide connectivity to the MySQL server for client programs. APIs provide low-level access to MySQL resources using either the classic MySQL protocol or X Protocol.

Do I need connector Python for MySQL?

Python needs a MySQL driver to access the MySQL database. In this tutorial we will use the driver "MySQL Connector". We recommend that you use PIP to install "MySQL Connector". PIP is most likely already installed in your Python environment.

Why we use MySQL Connector Java?

MySQL provides connectivity for client applications developed in the Java programming language with MySQL Connector/J, a driver that implements the Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) API. MySQL Connector/J is a JDBC Type 4 driver. Different versions are available that are compatible with the JDBC 3.0 and JDBC 4.