DataStax Python Driver

A modern, feature-rich and highly-tunable Python client library for Apache Cassandra (2.1+) using exclusively Cassandra's binary protocol and Cassandra Query Language v3.The driver supports Python 2.7, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6.If you require compatibility with DataStax Enterprise, use the DataStax Enterprise Python Driver.Note: DataStax products do not support big-endian systems.Feedback RequestedHelp us focus our efforts! Provide your input on the Platform and Runtime Survey (we kept it short).FeaturesSynchronous and Asynchronous APIsSimple, Prepared, and Batch statementsAsynchronous IO, parallel execution, request pipeliningConnection poolingAutomatic node discoveryAutomatic reconnectionConfigurable load balancing and retry policiesConcurrent execution utilitiesObject mapperInstallationInstallation through pip is recommended:$ pip install cassandra-driverFor more complete installation instructions, see theinstallation guide.DocumentationThe documentation can be found online here.A couple of links for getting up to speed:InstallationGetting started guideAPI docsPerformance tipsObject Mappercqlengine (originally developed by Blake Eggleston and Jon Haddad, with contributions from thecommunity) is now maintained as an integral part of this package. Refer todocumentation here.ContributingSee CONTRIBUTING.md.Reporting ProblemsPlease report any bugs and make any feature requests on theJIRA issue tracker.If you would like to contribute, please feel free to open a pull request.Getting HelpYour best options for getting help with the driver are themailing listand the #datastax-drivers channel in the DataStax Academy Slack.LicenseCopyright 2013-2017 DataStaxLicensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.You may obtain a copy of the License athttp://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, softwaredistributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.See the License for the specific language governing permissions andlimitations under the License.