The Neo4j graph database
Neo4j is a popular and widely used graph database management system (DBMS), known for its ability to efficiently store, manage, and query data with complex relationships. It is specifically designed for applications that require modeling, storing, and traversing intricate and interconnected data structures. Neo4j is often used in scenarios where understanding and querying relationships between data points are fundamental, making it well-suited for a wide range of applications, including social networks, recommendation engines, fraud detection, network and infrastructure management, and knowledge graphs.
The key features and characteristics of Neo4j include the following:
- A graph data model: Neo4j employs a graph data model, representing data as nodes and the relationships between nodes. This model provides an intuitive way to express and manage complex relationships.
- Nodes: Nodes in Neo4j represent entities or data points. Each node can have...