What's Your Bacon Number - An Introduction to Graph Databases

Explore graph databases and their application in modeling complex relationships through this informative conference talk. Dive into the concept of graph theory and its practical implementation using IMDB data to calculate the "Bacon Number" of actors and actresses. Learn about different types of databases, with a focus on graph databases and their advantages. Discover the basics of graph theory, including nodes and edges, and understand the two main types of graph databases: Resource Description Framework and Labelled Property Graph. Gain insights into TinkerPop databases and Azure Cosmos DB, exploring features of the Cosmos DB Gremlin API. Master basic Gremlin commands and graph traversal techniques, including finding the shortest path. By the end of this session, acquire a solid foundation in graph databases and their potential to solve complex relationship modeling challenges.

Intro
Session Evaluation
Calculating an Actors Bacon Number
Calculating someone's Bacon number
Common Types of Databases
Graph Theory
Graph Basics
Two types of graph databases
Resource Description Framework
Labelled Property Graph
TinkerPop Databases
Azure Cosmos DB
Features of Cosmos DB Gremlin API
Gremlin Basics
Basic Gremlin Commands
Graph traversal - Paths
Finding the shortest path