[FIXED] I'm trying to connect MySQl and Flask but I keep getting an error. I'm using XAMPP for this web app

Issue

So, I'm trying to connect my sql database on xampp to my flask database.

I'm using this command:

pip3 install flask-mysqldb

but I keep getting an error and it tells me to download Microsoft Visual C++.

error: Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 is required. Get it with "Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools": https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

I tried it again after I downloaded the app but it's not working at all. It still shows up with the same error.

Solution

You go to

https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

Where you can find at the bottom

under all downloads --> Too for visual Studio 2019 You find

Buildtools für Visual Studio 2019

After installing the installer you must choose Desktop Delevelopment with c++

After that the message disappears

Answered By - nbk