nameerror: name _mysql is not defined

In this article we will discuss the nameerror: name _mysql is not defined error, and how to resolve it.

Causes of nameerror: name _mysql is not defined

There can be a few causes for this error, but the most common is a typo in the name of the MySQL database.

There are a few reasons why you might see the error “name _mysql is not defined”. The most common reason is that you have not included the correct library in your code. Make sure you are including the correct file path for the MySQL library in your code.

Another common reason for this error is that you have not created a MySQL connection. Make sure you are creating your connection using the correct hostname, username, and password.

Solution of nameerror: name _mysql is not defined

There are a few ways to resolve this error, and the method you use will depend on the cause.

I think you need to install mysqlclient python package from Oracle/MySQL. And this contains the C-library that the python package uses. To install this library on macOS use this command:

brew install mysql-client

Also, read Python Tutorials.