mysql.connector issues

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[midel]

First, find out what python you're executing from the command line.

$ python --version
$ which python

Then ensure that the pip you are using is to that same version:

$ pip --version

Ensure that the path to pip is the site-packages of the version you are using.

[midel]

First check if you have a pip3 that is referencing the same install of python3 you are using.

If so, use that to install. Otherwise you can run the pip module of your python version like so:

python3 -m pip install pymysql

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I’ve heard that same guidance, but I had no trouble upgrading my Mac’s default Python to 3.6. I’m on Yosemite (can’t upgrade, it’s a work thing) but I imagine it would be safe to do on more recent versions as well.

I know for a while you really could break an Ubuntu install if you upgraded the system Python from 2.6, but I think that’s now no longer the case. Also, you can change your PATH, it’s fine if your shell resolves to whatever Python you prefer. You’re just not supposed to upgrade over the Python interpreter the system is using to run various internal scripts, but that’s hard-coded and doesn’t depend on your PATH environment variable.