error: command 'x86_64-linux-gnu-gcc' when installing mysqlclient

Question

I installed django 1.8.5 in virtualenv and using python 3.4.3 the worked displayed the it works page when using sqlite

I wanted to use mysql and I\'

Answer 1

You need to install python-dev:

sudo apt-get install python-dev

And, since you are using python3:

sudo apt-get install python3-dev

This command should help you.

If you are using mac os you might try:

brew update && brew rm python3 && brew install python3

You need to brew has been installed already, otherwise you can install it. It is very useful for getting packages in Mac OS. http://brew.sh/