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PyCharm provides powerful database management tools, supporting mainstream relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.) as well as NoSQL (MongoDB). We can directly perform database connection, query, debugging, and data visualization within PyCharm. Common Shortcuts: | **Operation** | **Shortcut (Win/Linux)** | **Shortcut (Mac)** | | --- | --- | --- | | New Query Console | `Alt+F4` | `⌥F4` | | Execute SQL | `Ctrl+Enter` | `⌘Enter` | | Format SQL | `Ctrl+Alt+L` | `⌥⌘L` | | Go to Table Definition | `Ctrl+B` | `⌘B` | | Export Data | Right-click → Export Data | Same | * * * ## Why Use PyCharm Database Tools? ### Improve Development Efficiency * Complete code writing and database operations in the same IDE * Reduce time spent switching between different software * Directly view database structure and data content ### Powerful Features * Support multiple database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Oracle, etc.) * Provide intelligent code completion * Support SQL syntax highlighting and error checking * Visualize table structure and data ### Seamless Integration * Seamless collaboration with Python code editor * Execute SQL queries directly in Python code * Support database migration tools * * * ## How to Configure Database Connection? ### 1. Open Database Tool Window In PyCharm, click the "Database" icon in the right sidebar (usually displayed as a small cylinder), or open the database tool window via menu bar View → Tool Windows → Database. !(#) Or open the database tool window via menu bar View → Tool Windows → Database. !(#) ### 2. Add New Data Source 1. Click the "+" button 2. Select the database type you want to connect to (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) 3. Fill in the connection information: * Host: Database server address * Port: Database port * User: Username * Password: Password * Database: Database name to connect to * !(#) 4. Click "Test Connection" to test the connection 5. After successful connection, click "OK" to save the configuration !(#) ### 3. Interface After Successful Connection After successful connection, you can see in the database tool window: * Database structure (tables, views, stored procedures, etc.) * Data content (double-click table name to view) * SQL Console (for executing queries) * * * ## Main Features Explained ### 1. Execute SQL Query 1. Right-click on the database connection 2. Select "New" → "Query Console" 3. Write SQL statements in the opened SQL console 4. Click the execute button (green triangle) or use the shortcut (Ctrl+Enter) to execute the query ### 2. View and Edit Data 1. Expand the table list in the database tool window 2. Double-click table name to open data view 3. You can directly edit data in the table 4. After modification