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SQLAlchemy

Alembic for Database Migrations

Libraries & Frameworks

Alembic is a lightweight database migration tool that manages schema changes safely, preventing chaos in collaborative or evolving projects by providing structure and repeatability.

Automating Database Updates

Automation & Scripting

Automate database updates with Python to save time and reduce errors. Plan tasks, use libraries like SQLAlchemy, schedule with cron or APScheduler, and implement logging to ensure reliability.

Automating SQL Queries with Python

Automation & Scripting

Automate SQL tasks with Python to save time, reduce errors, and ensure consistency in your database workflows.

Flask Marshmallow for Serialization

Flask Framework

Flask-Marshmallow simplifies converting SQLAlchemy models to JSON and back, streamlining API data handling and reducing manual serialization errors.

Mocking Database Calls in Flask Tests

Flask Framework

Mocking database calls in Flask tests speeds up execution, improves isolation, and removes dependency on the database state, making tests more reliable.

Reducing Database Queries

Best Practices & Optimization

Learn practical tips to reduce database queries in Python apps using ORMs like SQLAlchemy and Django or raw SQL to boost performance and cut latency.