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Getting Started with the Graph Query Language (GQL)

You're reading from   Getting Started with the Graph Query Language (GQL) A complete guide to designing, querying, and managing graph databases with GQL

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Product type Paperback
Published in Aug 2025
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781836204015
Length 392 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Ricky Sun Ricky Sun
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Jason Zhang Jason Zhang
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Yuri Simione Yuri Simione
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Preface 1. Evolution Towards Graph Databases 2. Key Concepts of GQL FREE CHAPTER 3. Getting Started with GQL 4. GQL Basics 5. Exploring Expressions and Operators 6. Working With GQL Functions 7. Delve into Advanced Clauses 8. Configuring Sessions 9. Graph Transactions 10. Conformance to the GQL Standard 11. Beyond GQL 12. A Case Study – Anti-Fraud 13. The Evolving Landscape of GQL 14. Glossary and Resources 15. Other Books You May Enjoy
16. Index

Hands-on GQL

The best way to learn a new query language is by using it hands-on. In this section, you’ll apply GQL by creating and dropping graphs, inserting and deleting data, and executing queries to retrieve information. GQL Playground offers a controlled and interactive environment for performing these tasks, enabling both experimentation and practical learning.

Scenario script

Here is a simple story to start our graph journey. We will convert this story into a graph using GQL Playground.

In the heart of Paris, where the city lights twinkle like stars, lived Boyard, a 24-year-old banker at X-Bank. His best friend, Gison, a 23-year-old tech wizard at Y-Tech, was always up for an adventure. One crisp evening, Boyard decided to introduce his charming colleague, Areith, to the vibrant nightlife of Paris. Areith, a stunning 23-year-old with a captivating smile, had just moved to the city and was eager to explore. They will go to Z-Club where Boyard and Gison often...

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