Discussion 9 - Topic 1

Different types of applications make use of graph databases. For an overview of the various applications, review neo4js web site and the White Papers located on the Solutions web page.

Select one of the applications and write a summary that explains the role of the graph database.

Post your summary to the discussion.

Discussion 9 - Topic 2

In chapter 2 of Graph Databases by Robinson, Webber and Eifrem, the authors discuss how relational databases and aggregate NOSQL stores manage graphs and connected data, and compare their performance to that of a graph database. A copy of the book follows.

In your opinion, what point were the authors making in the section titled Relational Databases Lack Relationships? Explain.

Post your answer to the discussion.

Graph_Databases_2e_Neo4j.pdf