13. Graph Database Terminology
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Properties of Graphs and Nodes
A graph is a fairly abstract concept. It includes two basic components: vertices and edges. Even with such a simple model, graphs are suitable for modeling a number of domain areas. This forms the foundation for their usefulness as a major type of NoSQL database.
When you consider other properties of graphs, such as weights on edges, and operations you can perform on graphs, such as taking an intersection of two graphs, you have even ...
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