Python 3 ImportError: No module named 'ConfigParser'

When attempting to install the MySQL-python package using pip, you may encounter an ImportError stating "No module named 'ConfigParser'".

Why is this occurring?

In Python 3, the ConfigParser module has been renamed to configparser to conform with PEP 8 naming conventions. The package you are attempting to install likely does not support Python 3 and still uses the outdated module name.

How to resolve this:

To resolve this issue, you have the following options:

• Use the updated module name: Update your code to use the configparser module instead of ConfigParser.
• Find a Python 3-compatible package: Look for a different package that is compatible with Python 3 and uses the correct module name.
• Contact the package author: Reach out to the package author to request a Python 3-compatible version.

Note: If changing the module name or searching for a Python 3-compatible package is not feasible, you may consider using a virtual environment to install the package in a separate Python environment. This allows you to isolate the incompatible package and prevents it from affecting other applications.