title: Is SQLAlchemy still recommended if only used for raw sql query?
body: <p>Using Flask, I'm curious to know if SQLAlchemy is still the best way to go for querying my database with raw SQL (direct <code>SELECT x FROM table WHERE ...</code>) instead of using the ORM or if there is an simpler yet powerful alternative ?</p>
  
  <p>Thank for your reply.</p>