Oracle Database Python Driver

oracledb is the official Oracle Database adapter for Python, designed to connect Python applications directly to Oracle Database. It is the successor to the popular cx_Oracle driver, providing a modern, high-performance interface that conforms to the Python Database API v2.0 Specification. It features both a 'Thin' mode, which requires no Oracle Client libraries, and an optional 'Thick' mode for advanced functionalities. The library is actively maintained by Oracle, with frequent releases; the current version is 3.4.2.