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Neo4j is a graph database management system that uses nodes, relationships, and properties to efficiently manage connected data, making it ideal for complex datasets like social networks and fraud detection. It features a flexible schema and utilizes the Cypher query language for intuitive data manipulation. Key components include nodes representing entities, relationships connecting them, and properties providing additional data, all of which facilitate efficient querying and natural data representation.

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Neo4j is a graph database management system that uses nodes, relationships, and properties to efficiently manage connected data, making it ideal for complex datasets like social networks and fraud detection. It features a flexible schema and utilizes the Cypher query language for intuitive data manipulation. Key components include nodes representing entities, relationships connecting them, and properties providing additional data, all of which facilitate efficient querying and natural data representation.

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UNIT-4

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Page 1: Introduction to Neo4j and Graph Databases


What is Neo4j?
Neo4j is a graph database management system designed to store,
query, and manage data structured as graphs. Unlike traditional
relational databases, which use tables, Neo4j uses nodes,
relationships, and properties to model data in a way that is more
intuitive and efficient for connected data.
Why Use Neo4j?
 Ideal for complex, highly connected data.
 Faster queries for relationship-heavy data (e.g., social
networks).
 Schema-flexible – easy to evolve data structure.
 Uses Cypher, a powerful and human-readable query language.
Applications of Neo4j
 Social media platforms (e.g., friend connections).
 Fraud detection systems.
 Recommendation engines.
 Network and IT operations.
Performance Decreases with joins Constant with relationships

Page 2: Basic Elements of Neo4j


1. Nodes
Nodes are the entities or objects in the graph. Each node can
represent people, places, products, or any data item.
Example:
CREATE (p:Person {name: "Alice", age: 30})
 p: Variable.
 Person: Label.
 {name: "Alice", age: 30}: Properties.
2. Relationships
Relationships are edges connecting nodes. They represent how nodes
are connected and can have direction and properties.
Example:
MATCH (a:Person {name: "Alice"}), (b:Person {name: "Bob"})
CREATE (a)-[:FRIEND_OF {since: 2020}]->(b)
 FRIEND_OF: Relationship type.
 {since: 2020}: Relationship property.
3. Properties
Both nodes and relationships can have properties (key-value pairs) to
store data.
Example:
{name: "Alice", age: 30}
These help in filtering and retrieving specific data.
4. Labels
Labels are used to categorize nodes.
CREATE (c:Company {name: "NeoTech"})
Here, Company is a label for the node c.

Page 3: Sample Case Study – Social Network Analysis


Scenario:
Imagine a simple social network with users, their friendships, and
the companies they work for.
Step 1: Create Users
CREATE (alice:Person {name: "Alice", age: 30})
CREATE (bob:Person {name: "Bob", age: 32})
CREATE (charlie:Person {name: "Charlie", age: 28})
Step 2: Define Friendships
CREATE (alice)-[:FRIEND_OF]->(bob)
CREATE (bob)-[:FRIEND_OF]->(charlie)
Step 3: Add Companies
CREATE (neoTech:Company {name: "NeoTech"})
CREATE (codeCorp:Company {name: "CodeCorp"})
Step 4: Connect Users to Companies
CREATE (alice)-[:WORKS_AT]->(neoTech)
CREATE (charlie)-[:WORKS_AT]->(codeCorp)
Step 5: Query Example – Find all friends of Alice
MATCH (a:Person {name: "Alice"})-[:FRIEND_OF]->(friends)
RETURN friends.name
Result:
 Bob

Page 4: Advantages and Conclusion


Advantages of Neo4j and Graph Modeling
1. Natural Data Representation: Graphs model real-world
relationships more intuitively than tables.
2. Efficient Queries: Complex queries like friend-of-a-friend can
be performed quickly.
3. Flexible Schema: Add new node types and relationships
without major restructuring.
4. Easy to Understand: Visual format makes data more readable
and manageable.
Use Cases in Industry
 Social Networks: Modeling users, posts, likes, and friendships.
 Fraud Detection: Identifying unusual connections and
transaction patterns.
 Knowledge Graphs: Google and other search engines use
graph-based knowledge systems.
 Supply Chain Management: Modeling vendors, logistics, and
product flows.

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