Dungeons, Dragons, and Graph Databases

Explore the world of graph databases through the lens of Dungeons & Dragons in this engaging 45-minute conference talk presented by Guy Royse at All Things Open 2022. Discover how graph databases can simplify the modeling and querying of complex relationships in a dungeon setting, comparing their advantages over traditional relational databases. Learn about nodes, edges, and the schema-free nature of graph databases, as well as how to write elegant queries using the Cypher query language. Experience a live demo featuring a real-time procedurally generated random dungeon to see graph databases in action. Gain valuable insights into optimizing data structures for adventure-like scenarios and equip yourself with a powerful tool for better software development.

Dungeons, Dragons, and Graph Databases - Guy Royse