What is PyMySQL and how does it differ from MySQLdb? Can it affect Django deployment?

Question

I just solved some problems in my Django 1.3 app by using PyMySQL instead of MySQLdb. I followed this tutorial on how to make the switch: http://web-eng-help.blogspot.com/20

Answer 1

As per my experience I had difficulty in installing "MySQL-python" - (MySQLdb). It made me search for more alternatives so I found pymysql, and it also got installed easily and worked in first go like a charm. So I would suggest using pymysql only instead of MySQLdb.