"If you've worked with databases in Python, you know the boilerplate: open a connection, create a cursor, run queries, commit or rollback transactions, close cursors and connection. Forgetting just one cleanup step can lead to resource leaks (open connections) or even inconsistent data. That's where context managers step in. We've introduced context manager support in mssql‑python driver, enabling Python applications to interact with SQL Server and Azure SQL more safely, cleanly, and in a truly Pythonic way."
"In Python, the with statement is syntactic sugar for resource management. It actively sets up resources when you enter a block and automatically cleans them up when you exit - even if an exception is raised. Think of it as hiring a helper: They prepare the workspace before you begin. They pack everything up when you're done. If something breaks midway, they handle the cleanup for you."
mssql-python driver supports Python context managers for both connections and cursors, enabling automatic setup and teardown of database resources. The with statement configures resources upon block entry and guarantees cleanup on exit, even when exceptions occur. Manual patterns require explicit connect(), cursor creation, try/finally blocks, and close() calls, which become error-prone with multiple cursors and queries. Context manager support eliminates much of this boilerplate, reduces resource leaks and inconsistent data, and makes SQL Server and Azure SQL interactions safer and more Pythonic. The driver is available for installation and invites developers to try it for high-performance SQL Server connectivity.
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