Graph Database

Graph databases are similar to document databases, but add another layer (the relationship), which allows them to link documents for rapid traversal.

Graph databases excel at representing hierarchical relationships

Graph databases are very useful in

  • supply chain management
    • entities: suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, products, customers
    • relationships: supplier-to-manufacturer, manufacturer-to-distributor, distributor-to-customer
  • pharmaceutical research
  • log analysis

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