Hi, @ScottFergusson - Please leverage the resources listed below along with the additional resources that are also helpful in this situation.
- Chapter 5 Connector/Python Coding Examples (link)
- Python on Azure (link)
- Quickstart: Use Python to connect and query data in Azure Database for MySQL (link)
- Azure Database for MySQL (link) - 3rd Party Blog
The one thing that needs to be pointed out is the need for retry methods, as this is a common practice to implement across all data services. Please see: Retry guidance for Azure services (link)
Additional Resources:
Connecting efficiently to Azure Database for MySQL with ProxySQL (link)
MySQL Database on Azure FAQ - Connection Issues (link)