Frequently asked questions¶
Can I use turbodbc together with SQLAlchemy?¶
Using Turbodbc in combination with SQLAlchemy is possible for a (currently) limited number of databases:
All of the above packages are available on PyPI. There are also more experimental implementations available:
- Vertica: Inofficial fork of sqlalchemy-vertica
Where would I report issues concerning turbodbc?¶
In this case, please use turbodbc’s issue tracker on GitHub.
Where can I ask questions regarding turbodbc?¶
Basically, you can ask them anywhere, chances to get a helpful answer may vary, though. I suggest to ask questions either using turbodbc’s issue tracker on GitHub or by heading over to stackoverflow.
Is there a guided tour through turbodbc’s entrails?¶
Yes, there is! Check out these blog posts on the making of turbodbc:
- Part one: Wrestling with the side effects of a C API. This explains the C++ layer that is used to handle all calls to the ODBC API.
- Part two: C++ to Python This explains how concepts of the ODBC API are transformed into an API compliant with Python’s database API, including making use of pybind11.
I love Twitter! Is turbodbc on Twitter?¶
Yes, it is! Just follow @turbodbc for the latest turbodbc talk and news about related technologies.
How can I find our more about turbodbc’s latest developments?¶
There are a few options:
- Watch the turbodbc project on GitHub. This way, you will get mails for new issues, updates issues, and the like.
- Periodically read turbodbc’s change log
- Follow @turbodbc on Twitter. There will be tweets for new releases.