Cypher Sleuthing - Tips and Tricks for Querying a Graph Database

Discover essential techniques for querying graph databases in this 53-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Explore the structure of graph databases and learn how to write effective Cypher queries. Gain insights into tools and tricks for troubleshooting and optimizing your queries, avoiding common pitfalls and performance issues. Master topics such as Cypher syntax, APOC library usage, temporal data handling, and EAGER operator considerations. Enhance your graph querying skills and confidently navigate graph data to retrieve accurate and performant results.

Intro
Cypher, graph, query languages?
Tackling a solution...
Understanding is the key
What is Cypher?
What does it do?
Functional and visual
Cypher in 20 seconds...
Cypher search/match
Examples
Correct Logic
Date format
Truncate temporals
What is APOC?
Epoch time
Date Strings
Durations
Duration conversions
Components
Avoid pitfalls with temporals
What's the difference?
Avoid pitfalls with EAGER
Resources