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About SQLAlchemy
SQLAlchemy is the Python SQL toolkit and object-relational mapper that gives application developers the full power and flexibility of SQL. SQL databases behave less like object collections the more size and performance start to matter; object collections behave less like tables and rows the more abstraction starts to matter. SQLAlchemy aims to accommodate both of these principles. SQLAlchemy considers the database to be a relational algebra engine, not just a collection of tables. Rows can be selected from not only tables but also joins and other select statements; any of these units can be composed into a larger structure. SQLAlchemy's expression language builds on this concept from its core. SQLAlchemy is most famous for its object-relational mapper (ORM), an optional component that provides the data mapper pattern.
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SQLAlchemy Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does SQLAlchemy work with?
SQLAlchemy works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does SQLAlchemy support in their product?
SQLAlchemy supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does SQLAlchemy offer?
SQLAlchemy offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does SQLAlchemy integrate with?
SQLAlchemy integrates with: Acryl Data, Alembic, AppSignal, DataHub, Firebird, Flyte, Hue, Logfire, OpenMetadata, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, Timbr.ai, and Union Cloud.
Q: What type of training does SQLAlchemy provide?
SQLAlchemy provides training in the form of documentation.
