Connecting to and querying MySQL from Python

This text discusses how to connect to MySQL databases from Python using two methods: mysql-connector-python for quick queries, and sqlalchemy for deeper analysis with Pandas. It provides instructions on obtaining the necessary credentials from a MySQL database, storing them as environment variables, and installing the required packages. The text also demonstrates how to execute SQL queries using both connectors and highlights the advantages of using sqlalchemy when working with Pandas for data analysis.