Course

Introduction to Graph Databases Workshop

Learn about Graph theory, Neo4j fundamentals, and how to read and write data using Cypher.

2 hours15 lessons across 3 modules
About this workshop

In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn

Welcome to GraphAcademy, and the Introduction to Graph Databases Workshop.

In this workshop you will learn about:

  • Graph databases and the underlying principles of Neo4j.
  • How to read and write data using 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..
  • Full definition for pattern (opens in a new tab)A graph structure written in Cypher, such as a node joined to another node by a relationship. matching and how to use it to find data in a graph.
  • How to aggregate data and asking questions of your data.

This workshop will set you on your way to becoming a Neo4j expert.

  • Basic graph theory

  • The structure of a Neo4j graph database

  • How to navigate a Neo4j database

  • How to write Cypher queries

  • How to aggregate data using Cypher

Before you start

What you need to take part.

  • A GraphAcademy account

    The workshop is delivered here on GraphAcademy, so you need to be signed in to work through the lessons and keep your progress. Creating an account is free.

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