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Pull Request Overview
This pull request refactors the getinfo API in the MSSQL Python driver by improving the separation of concerns between the C++ and Python layers. The C++ layer now returns raw binary data with metadata in a dictionary format, while the Python layer handles all type interpretation and conversion logic. This change improves maintainability, error handling, and provides more consistent behavior across different info types.
Key changes:
- Simplified C++
getInfomethod to return raw data with metadata instead of attempting type conversion - Enhanced Python
getinfomethod with comprehensive type detection and conversion logic - Added fallback mechanisms for encoding errors and unexpected data formats
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| mssql_python/pybind/connection/connection.cpp | Simplified to return raw bytes with metadata dict instead of doing type conversions |
| mssql_python/connection.py | Added comprehensive type interpretation logic with encoding fallbacks |
| tests/test_003_connection.py | Commented out large blocks of tests and added debug print statement |
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some refactoring needed
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Summary
This pull request refactors and improves the handling of ODBC
SQLGetInfometadata retrieval in themssql_pythondriver. The main changes include a more robust and consistent method for returning info values from the C++ layer, enhanced decoding and type handling in Python, and better exposure of constants for users. These updates should make metadata access more reliable and easier to use, especially across different drivers and platforms.ODBC Info Retrieval Refactor
getInfomethod inconnection.cppnow always returns a dictionary containing the raw bytes, length, and info type, instead of attempting to interpret the result as a string or integer. This enables more consistent handling in Python and avoids issues with ambiguous types.getinfomethod inconnection.pyhas been rewritten to robustly interpret the raw result dictionary, properly decode string and Y/N types, and handle various numeric formats. It includes improved error handling and logging for easier debugging.Constants and Metadata Exposure
GetInfoConstantsis now imported and its members (such asSQL_DRIVER_NAME,SQL_SERVER_NAME, etc.) are exported at the module level in__init__.py. This makes it easier for users to reference standard info types.get_info_constants()function is provided to return all availableGetInfoConstantsas a dictionary, simplifying programmatic access.SQL_PROCEDURE_TERMto theGetInfoConstantsenum.Testing Improvements
test_getinfo_standard_typesto help diagnose info type values during test runs.These changes collectively improve the reliability, usability, and maintainability of metadata access in the driver.