Overview
The psycopg2 library makes working with PostgreSQL databases in Python much easier. This has been the most popular PostgreSQL adapter for Python. Whether you’re building backend services, data pipelines, or automation scripts, psycopg2 is your go-to library for integrating PostgreSQL with Python.
In this article, we will guide you through everything you need to get started with psycopg2, from installation and basic CRUD operations to best practices for production-ready code.
Prerequisites
To follow along, you’ll need:
Python 3.x installed PostgreSQL installed locally or access to a PostgreSQL server Basic knowledge of SQL and Python Step 1: Installing