Graph Database 101

Did you ever fall down some bottomless pit of bad data modeling? Our inter Adrian sure did, but he learned a lot from it - how to recognize the pitfalls and how to avoid them in the future! Hope his experience helps you… but let’s be honest, we never really learn from other people’s mistakes, so if you fall be sure to yell for help!

An in-memory database is a database that is kept in the main memory (RAM) of a computer and controlled by an in-memory database management system. When analyzing information in an in-memory database, only the RAM is used.

Query languages used for graph data management are called graph query languages (GQLs). Below are the popular graphDB query languages that provide a way to unpack information in graphs. Let’s dive into the details of popular query languages with their pros and cons.

Learn how to migrate a dataset from Neo4j to Memgraph using CSV files.

In today’s era of highly developed information systems, one of the key tasks is to seek out the shortest path in the network – from the beginning point to the endpoint.

In this article, you can learn the difference between stream processing vs batch processing, and get to know the basic use cases for each.

Find out what node embeddings are, how to generate them and where they can be used

Network analysis is rapidly gaining popularity throughout different industries. Find out why!

Learn how to write well structured and easily understandable Cypher queries

Learn about the benefits of using a graph database instead of SQL in terms of data modeling, querying, and development speed and flexibility.

The most useful and common Cypher queries along with their explanation, and best practices.

Learn about the main differences between a graph database and a relational database, what kind of use-cases are best suited for each database type, and what are their strengths and weaknesses.

Discover how to customize your graph visualisations using the new scripting lanugage.

Learn how graph databases can offer powerful data modeling and analysis capabilities your business can leverage to easily model real-world complex systems and answer challenging questions.

A step-by-step tutorial for installing Memgraph and Memgraph Lab on macOS

A step-by-step tutorial for installing Memgraph and Memgraph Lab on Windows 10