Data Consistency Models: ACID vs. BASE Explained
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
August 11, 2023 5 mins read
Learn the difference between ACID and BASE databases and the trade-offs and advantages each consistency model brings to your application’s backend.
Keywords: ACID • aggregate stores • base • consistency model • data consistency • graph database • neo4j • nosql • nosql database • relational database
Native vs. Non-Native Graph Database
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
May 8, 2023 9 mins read
Discover the critical differences between native vs. non-native graph databases and why the distinctions matter for database performance.
Keywords: Cassandra • database architecture • graph database • graph processing • graph storage • graph technology • index free adjacency • MySQL • native graph database • native graph technology
Graph Databases for Beginners: Why Graph Technology Is the Future
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
January 19, 2023 7 mins read
The world of graph technology has changed (and is still changing), so we’re rebooting our “Graph Databases for Beginners” series to reflect what’s new in the world of graph tech – while also helping newcomers catch up to speed with… Read more →
Keywords: Big Data • Connected Data • graph database • graph technology • Graph Theory • index free adjacency • native graph database • neo4j • nosql • rdbms
Advantages of Neo4j AuraDB Enterprise: Reliable and Productive
By David Penick
May 3, 2021 < 1 min read
Read this fourth blog post of the series to discover why Neo4j’s AuraDB Enterprise is considered reliable and productive by its customers.
Keywords: ACID • Aura Enterprise • cloud • cypher • database • Neo4j Aura Enterprise • nosql
#GraphCast: What Is a Graph Database in 10 Minutes
By Jocelyn Hoppa
July 3, 2020 < 1 min read
Explore the world of graph technology in this week’s #GraphCast, featuring a high-level explainer of what a native graph database is in 10 minutes.
Keywords: ACID • graph data model • graph database • graph technology • Graph Theory • GraphCast • nodes • relationships • what is graph database
Graphs in Automotive and Manufacturing: Unlock New Value from Your Data
By Jocelyn Hoppa
May 27, 2020 23 mins read
Explore how companies in the automotive and manufacturing industries use Neo4j for supply chain management, customer 360 and knowledge graphs.
Keywords: automotive • bill of materials • case studies • customer 360 • graphconnect • Knowledge Graph • manufacturing • supply chain • use cases • warranty analytics
The Future of the Intelligent Application: Why Graph Technology Is Key
By Patrick Wall
March 2, 2020 6 mins read
Read the first installment in our series on the future of the intelligent application, which shows the emerging requirements for these applications.
Keywords: centrality algorithms • graph algorithms • graph data science • graph database • intelligent applications
Introducing Neo4j AuraDB: A New Graph Database as a Service
By Jocelyn Hoppa
November 6, 2019 4 mins read
Discover unique features of Neo4j AuraDB, the first fully managed native graph database as a service, and why it was built to be developer friendly.
Keywords: ACID • Connected Data • cypher • database as a service • DBaaS • GRANDstack • GraphQL • intelligent applications • native graph database • Neo4j Aura
It’s All in the Relationships: 15 Rules of a Native Graph Database
By Jocelyn Hoppa
September 9, 2019 4 mins read
Learn all the rules of what makes up a native graph database and its deep search advantages over NoSQL relational databases.
Keywords: ACID • cypher • graph database platform • index free adjacency • labeled property graph • native graph database • neo4j • nosql • relational database
Applying Graphs to Enterprise Media Asset Management
By Jocelyn Hoppa
March 28, 2019 10 mins read
Editor’s Note: This presentation was given by Brant Boehmann and Chris Goodacre at GraphConnect New York in October 2017. Presentation Summary Scripps Networks Interactive is a leading developer of engaging lifestyle content in the home, food and travel categories for… Read more →
Keywords: AWS • cypher • digital asset management • enterprise media asset management • graph database • graphconnect • LDAP • nosql • Scripps Networks Interactive
Neo4j 3.4 Release Highlights in Less Than 8 Minutes [Video]
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
May 21, 2018 5 mins read
Hi everyone, My name is Ryan Boyd, and I’m on the Developer Relations team here at Neo4j. I want to talk with you today about our latest release Neo4j 3.4. Overview In Neo4j 3.4 we’ve made improvements across the entire… Read more →
Keywords: ACID • bolt • cache warming • cypher • database security • graph database • multi-tenant application • Neo4j 3.4 • Neo4j sandbox • spatial data
Graph Algorithms in Neo4j: How Connections Drive Discoveries
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
April 9, 2018 4 mins read
Graph algorithms are the powerhouse behind the analysis of real-world networks — from identifying fraud rings and optimizing the location of public services to evaluating the strength of a group and predicting the spread of disease or ideas. In this… Read more →
Keywords: ACID • Connected Data • data integrity • Fraud Rings • graph algorithms • graph analysis • Graph Analytics • Graph Theory • label propagation • PageRank
RDF Triple Stores vs. Labeled Property Graphs: What’s the Difference?
By Rachel Howard
August 18, 2017 19 mins read
Editor’s Note: This presentation was given by Jesús Barrasa at GraphConnect San Francisco in October 2016. Presentation Summary Resource Description Framework (RDF) triple stores and labeled property graphs both provide ways to explore and graphically depict connected data. But the… Read more →
Keywords: APOC • Connected Data • cypher • graphconnect • index free adjacency • owl • property graph • RDF • semantic web • sparql
Cypher: Write Fast and Furious
By Rachel Howard
August 11, 2017 6 mins read
Editor’s Note: This presentation was given by Christophe Willemsen at GraphConnect San Francisco in October 2016. Presentation Summary In this presentation, Christophe Willemsen covers a variety of do-and-don’t tips to help your Cypher queries run faster than ever in Neo4j.… Read more →
Keywords: .NET • bolt • cypher • graphconnect • java • javascript • neo4j • object mapper • PHP • python
Graph Technology for Enterprise Master Data Management (MDM)
By Rachel Howard
July 14, 2017 9 mins read
Editor’s Note: This presentation was given by Aaron Wallace at GraphConnect San Francisco in October 2016. Presentation Summary Modern enterprises need to have a full, 360-view of their customers drive their bottom line. This requires the integration of data from… Read more →
Keywords: customer information management • data quality • fraud detection • graphconnect • Knowledge Graph • Master Data Management • MDM • metadata management • Pitney Bowes • single customer view
Oracle RDBMS + Neo4j: Migrate or Sync a Subset of Data
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
November 21, 2016 3 mins read
There are several ways that Neo4j can work with Oracle RDBMS (or any other RDBMS). The approach you take depends on what your enterprise is trying to achieve. In this Neo4j and Oracle blog series, we’ll explore how these two… Read more →
Keywords: ACID • apache kafka • cypher • etl • neo4j • Oracle • Oracle GoldenGate • Oracle RDBMS • rdbms • Solr
The 5-Minute Interview: Tim Williamson, Data Scientist, Monsanto
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
November 11, 2016 10 mins read
For this week’s 5-Minute Interview, I sat down with Tim Williamson, a Data Scientist at Monsanto. I interviewed Tim at GraphConnect San Francisco after his popular presentation: “Graphs Are Feeding the World.” Tell us a little bit about your role… Read more →
Keywords: 5-minute interview • apache kafka • Big Data • cypher • data modeling • graphconnect • Oracle • relational database • Titan
How Neo4j Co-exists with Oracle RDBMS: An Introduction to Graphs
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
November 7, 2016 4 mins read
Let’s be honest. No one can argue about the value of the Oracle RDBMS database. Oracle is and continues to be the mainstay for enterprise applications. However, another – but not contradictory – truth remains: IT organizations need capabilities beyond… Read more →
Keywords: ACID • data model • graph data model • graph database • Master Data Management • neo4j • Oracle • Oracle RDBMS • rdbms • relational database
Using Neo4j & Structr to Measure the Impact of 1 Tonne of Carbon
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
October 5, 2016 4 mins read
Structr is a Silver sponsor of GraphConnect San Francisco. Meet their team on October 13-14th at the Hyatt Regency SF. It’s on the news all the time: climate change, global warming, etc. Advocated by politicians like Al Gore and President… Read more →
Keywords: ACID • application framework • content management system • enterprise content management • global warming • graph database • neo4j • relational database • sql • Structr
My Time as a Neo4j Intern: Thoughts on an Authentic Culture
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
September 9, 2016 3 mins read
Last semester, my professor told us to “pick an internship based on its quality and what you’ll learn, not on your assumed career path.” That seemed like great advice for me, especially since I hadn’t yet decided on which field… Read more →
Keywords: ACID • company culture • graph database • internship • neo4j • nosql database • social media
Everything You Need to Get Started with Neo4j (+40% Off an Udemy Course)
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
August 11, 2016 5 mins read
[As community content, this post reflects the views and opinions of the particular author and does not necessarily reflect the official stance of Neo4j.] Like many others in the tech industry, I occasionally come across a cool looking technology such… Read more →
Keywords: cypher • graph database • Lynda • neo4j • nosql • online course • rdbms • relational database • Udemy
The 5-Minute Interview: Jesus Llevadias Jane, Co-Founder of Graph Everywhere
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
July 8, 2016 2 mins read
For this week’s 5-Minute Interview, I spoke with Jesus Llevadias Jane, Co-Founder of Graph Everywhere. I sat down with Jesus at GraphConnect Europe. Here’s what we talked about: Why did you decide to build a company around graph databases? Jesus… Read more →
Keywords: 5-minute interview • ACID • data complexity • data management • data model • Data Relationships • graph database • neo4j • nosql • nosql database
From Good to Graph: Choosing the Right Database
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
May 4, 2016 13 mins read
Editor’s Note: Last October at GraphConnect San Francisco, Clark Richey – Chief Technology Officer at FactGem – delivered this presentation on his database decision path toward Neo4j. For more videos from GraphConnect SF and GraphConnect Europe, check out graphconnect.com.. I’m… Read more →
Keywords: Data Visualization • document database • graph • graph database • graphconnect • nosql database • RDF • relational database • resource description framework • XML database
Explore the New Couchbase & JDBC Integrations for Neo4j 3.0
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
April 12, 2016 7 mins read
Introduction LARUS Business Automation has been the first Neo4j Italian partner since 2013, but let’s first take a step back to winter 2010 to talk about our first major projects with Neo4j. At the time, we were working for one… Read more →
Keywords: Application Development • bolt • Couchbase • data management • graphconnect • jdbc • JDBC driver • neo4j 3.0 • polyglot persistence • spring data neo4j
Accelerate Your Career with This Neo4j Course by Edureka [Community Post]
By Bryce Merkl Sasaki
March 31, 2016 5 mins read
[As community content, this post reflects the views and opinions of the particular author and does not necessarily reflect the official stance of Neo4j.] The Evolution of the Neo4j Graph Database In the past, the data industry stored information in… Read more →
Keywords: ACID • command-line interface • cypher • data modeling • Edureka • graph database • neo4j course • nosql • Oracle • relational database