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 # Readme
 
-The Microsoft mssql-python module is a powerful, user-friendly Python driver designed for seamless interaction with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Managed Instance databases. This driver is crafted to adhere to the DB API 2.0 specification while incorporating additional Pythonic features that enhance its ease of use and functionality. The driver offers comprehensive functionalities, including establishing connections, executing queries, and managing transactions among many other features.
+The Microsoft **mssql-python** module is a powerful, user-friendly Python connector designed for seamless interaction with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Managed Instance databases using Direct Database Connectivity (DDBC). DDBC allows Python applications to connect directly to SQL Server, bypassing the need for an external driver manager. This driver is crafted to adhere to the [DB API 2.0](https://peps.python.org/pep-0249/) specification while incorporating additional Pythonic features that enhance its ease of use and functionality. The driver offers comprehensive functionalities, including establishing connections, executing queries, and managing transactions among many other features.
 
 ## Key Features