Graph databases have their own query language, GQL, an ISO standard for graph databases.
Cypher is Neo4j’s implementation of GQL. Cypher is a declarative language, meaning the database is responsible for finding the most optimal way of executing that query.
In this module you will learn about Cypher, including:
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The Cypher syntax
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Pattern matching
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How to use
MATCH
to read data -
How to use
MERGE
to write data