Database Reference
In-Depth Information
queries with graph databases is much easier and requires
just following the edges
for
incoming and outgoing data queries using the edge's properties. The “Use Cases” sec-
tion will discuss these graph traversals.
Figure 7-5
.
A graph database storing Twitter users, their properties, and followers
Let's talk about available graph databases. A few of the popular graph databases
are
•
Neo4J
•
OrientDB
•
Objectivity's InfiniteGraph
•
Titan
Because the intent of this chapter is to discuss Cassandra and Titan graph databases
at length, we will discuss only important features provided by the other databases men-
tioned here.
