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Importing CSV data into Neo4j

Learn how to import CSV data into Neo4j using Cypher

1 hour22 lessons across 4 modules
CypherData EngineerProcessingIntermediate
About this course

In this 1-hour course, you will learn

Welcome to GraphAcademy, and the Importing CSV Data into Neo4j course.

In this course, you will create a graph database of movies from a set of CSV files.

You will learn how to use Full definition for Cypher (opens in a new tab)Neo4j's implementation of GQL, the ISO standard query language for graph databases. It is declarative: you describe the pattern to find, and the database decides how to find it. to create Full definition for node (opens in a new tab)A vertex in a graph. In a property graph it can carry labels and properties., Full definition for label (opens in a new tab)A tag on a node that groups it with other nodes of the same kind. A node can carry more than one., Full definition for relationship (opens in a new tab)A named, directed connection between two nodes. Every relationship has a type, a start node and an end node. and Full definition for property (opens in a new tab)A named value stored on a node or a relationship. from data in CSV files.

You will explore the different data types in Neo4j and how to cast data of that type.

Finally, you will look at the performance considerations of loading large datasets, including managing Full definition for transaction (opens in a new tab)A unit of work that either succeeds in full or leaves no trace..

To take this course, we recommend that you complete these beginner courses in GraphAcademy:

  1. Neo4j Fundamentals
  2. Cypher Fundamentals
  3. Graph Data Modeling Fundamentals

  • How to import CSV data into Neo4j

  • Using LOAD CSV and Cypher

  • Creating a data model

  • Neo4j data types and how to cast data

  • How transactions affect data importing and how to manage them

Course content

4 modules, 1 hour.

  1. 5 lessons
    1. Getting Started5 min
    2. The Data Import Process5 min
    3. CSV files5 min
    4. Loading CSV files5 min
    5. Load your own CSV fileOptional5 min
  2. 6 lessons
    1. Nodes5 min
    2. Unique IDs and Constraints5 min
    3. Adding Movie Nodes5 min
    4. Relationships5 min
    5. DIRECTED relationship5 min
    6. Check your understanding5 min
  3. 7 lessons
    1. Data Types5 min
    2. Adding Properties5 min
    3. Lists5 min
    4. Add the languages property5 min
    5. Labels5 min
    6. Add Director label5 min
    7. Check your understanding5 min
  4. 5 lessons
    1. Building an Import Process5 min
    2. Transactions5 min
    3. Multiple passes5 min
    4. Other Import Options5 min
    5. Congratulations and Next Steps5 min
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