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Graph Data Modeling Fundamentals

Learn graph data modeling for Neo4j: turn domain questions into nodes, relationships, and properties, and apply modeling best practices that scale.

2 hours18 lessons across 3 modules
CypherSharpen your CypherData EngineerFoundationalBuild a Neo4j-backed ApplicationPath to Neo4j CertificationBuild with No-Code Aura Tools
About this course

In this 2-hour course, you will learn

In this course you will learn how to design a graph data modelThe labels, relationship types and properties chosen to represent a domain. that answers the questions your application needs to ask.

You will build a model for your own use case, test it against real data, refactor it to close the gaps you find, and extend it to cover unstructured content and the vocabulary that keeps a growing model consistent. By the end, you will export your finished model and take it into your own Neo4j AuraDBThe Aura product for transactional workloads. instance.

  • Building a Domain Graph

    Model your own use case as nodes and relationships, applying the golden rule to decide what becomes a node, a relationship, or a property.

  • Testing and Refactoring the Model

    Add sample data, test your model against real questions, and apply refactoring patterns to close the gaps you find.

  • From Domain Graph to Knowledge Graph

    Extend your model with lexical and entity graphs for unstructured content, apply ontology thinking as it grows, and export your finished model to take with you.

Course content

3 modules, 2 hours.

  1. 6 lessons
    1. What is Graph Data Modeling?5 min
    2. Explore an Existing Model5 min
    3. Modeling Nodes5 min
    4. Modeling Relationships5 min
    5. Define Your Nodes and Relationships5 min
    6. Your Base Model5 min
  2. 7 lessons
    1. Testing a Data Model5 min
    2. Add Sample Data to Your Model5 min
    3. Asking the Right Questions5 min
    4. Define and Test Your Questions5 min
    5. Refactoring Patterns5 min
    6. Refactor Your Model5 min
    7. Retest Your Model5 min
  3. 5 lessons
    1. Lexical and Entity Graphs5 min
    2. Extend Your Model with Unstructured Data5 min
    3. Ontologies5 min
    4. Apply Ontology Thinking to Your Model5 min
    5. Take Your Model With You5 min
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