Psycopg2 - Python PostgreSQL Adapter
Psycopg2 is the most widely used PostgreSQL database adapter for Python, known for its adherence to the Python DB API 2.0 specification and exceptional thread safety. Specifically designed for multi-threaded applications, it offers efficient handling of multiple cursors and concurrent database operations, making it ideal for high-performance environments.
Features
Complete implementation of Python DB API 2.0 specification
Thread safety for multi-threaded applications
Efficient C-based implementation as a libpq wrapper
Support for client-side and server-side cursors
Asynchronous communication and notification capabilities
Built-in support for PostgreSQL data types with customizable adaptation
Unicode and Python 3 compatibility
Option for binary installation for ease of use in development environments