A Comprehensive Guide to Extracting Data from MySQL Using Singer ETL

In this guide, we'll walk through the process of extracting data from MySQL using tap-mysql and loading it into target-jsonl. This seamless process ensures efficient data transfer while maintaining integrity.

Step 1: Enable Python Virtual Environment (venv)

Even without administrative access, you can set up a Python virtual environment. Here's how:

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  Create a new virtual environment:
  
  

  
  

  python3 -m venv <file_name>
  

  
  


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  Navigate to the Script Directory within the created file and activate the virtual environment:
  
  

  
  

  .\activate.bat
  

  
  

Now, your virtual environment is …

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