Graph Databases: When and Why to Use Them
Graph Databases: When and Why to Use Them Graph databases store entities as nodes and the connections between them as edges. They shine when data is deeply connected, and you need to follow relationships in queries. The model is natural for networks, recommendations, and pattern detection, because traversing links is fast and intuitive. In contrast, tabular databases focus on attributes and rows, while graphs focus on how things connect. When to use them: ...