This software offers a Python-based solution to interact with the Sybase database system through its module. It simplifies the data retrieval, management and processing thereby streamlining the development of data-driven applications.
The Sybase module fully supports all functionalities of the Python Database API, version 2.0, along with extensions. It's equipped with a wide range of features, enhancements, and bug fixes that make it more powerful and reliable than ever.
The latest release, 0.38, introduces several major changes that improve the performance and functionality of the module. For instance, the module now supports new functionalities such as CS_DATE_TYPE and the ability to use ct_cursor for some requests. The Fetchers, CTCursor, and CmdCursor have been merged into Cursor. Other significant updates include a prepare method to Cursor and better compliance with DBAPI.
Furthermore, the module offers a host of bug fixes that make it more stable and secure. For example, it has corrected documentation about CS_CONTEXT Objects, resolved issues in close() if a connection is killed from outside, and addressed optimization problems in fetchall by using fetchmany instead of fetchone. It also offers better detection of Sybase libraries and resolves issues in databuf_alloc.
In conclusion, the Sybase module for Python is a reliable and feature-rich solution that makes it simple and easy to work with the Sybase relational database system. Its impeccable performance, numerous features, and bug fixes make it an indispensable tool for developers seeking to integrate Python with Sybase.
Version 0.39: N/A