MySQL Shell is a powerful tool for managing MySQL databases, and
one of its most exciting features is the ability to extend its
functionality using plugins. If you're a Python developer, you
can create custom plugins to automate tasks, add new commands,
or
integrate MySQL Shell with other tools. However debugging the
python code could be cumbersome for mysql-shell given the python
code requires some specific objects available only when running
inside the shell.
In this blog post, we'll walk you through the steps to set up your development environment for creating MySQL Shell plugins in Python while able to modify and debug the mysql-shell itself.
Prerequisites
Before we dive into the setup, ensure you have the following installed on your system:
- MySQL Shell: Download and install MySQL Shell from the official MySQL website.
- Python 3.8 or later: MySQL Shell plugins …