Learning Neo4j - Softcover

Rik Van Bruggen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849517169 ISBN 13: 9781849517164

Publisher: Packt Publishing - ebooks Account, 2014

Synopsis

Run blazingly fast queries on complex graph datasets with the power of the Neo4j graph database

About This Book

• Get acquainted with graph database systems and apply them in real-world use cases
• Get started with Neo4j, a unique NOSQL database system that focuses on tackling data complexity
• A practical guide filled with sample queries, installation procedures, and useful pointers to other information sources

Who This Book Is For

This book is for developers who want an alternative way to store and process data within their applications. No previous graph database experience is required; however, some basic database knowledge will help you understand the concepts more easily.

In Detail

Learning Neo4j provides you with a step-by-step approach of adopting Neo4j, the world's leading graph database. This book includes a lot of background information, helps you grasp the fundamental concepts behind this radical new way of dealing with connected data, and will give you lots of examples of use cases and environments where a graph database would be a great fit.

Starting with a brief introduction to graph theory, this book will show you the advantages of using graph databases. Following on from that, you will be introduced to Neo4j and you will be shown how to install Neo4j on various operating systems. You will then be shown how you can model and import your data into Neo4j.

This book has two use case examples that will show you how to model and implement a graph in Neo4j by analyzing a user case, and analyze the impact a change has on a process or a system. You will also gain an insight into graph visualization options for Neo4j and discover external sources where you can learn more about Neo4j.

About this title

About the Author

Rik Van Bruggen

Rik Van Bruggen is the regional territory manager for Neo Technology for Benelux, UK, and the Nordic region. He has been working for startup companies for most of his career, including eCom Interactive Expertise, SilverStream Software, Imprivata, and Courion. While he has an interest in technology, his real passion is business and how to make technology work for a business. He lives in Antwerp, Belgium, with his wife and three lovely kids, and enjoys technology, orienteering, jogging, and Belgian beer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing - ebooks Account
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1849517169
• ISBN 13: 9781849517164
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 222