There are many alternatives to Neo4j, which are listed as follows: Dgraph ArangoDB OrientDB Azure Cosmos DB Amazon Neptune Cayley Virtuoso BlazeGraph RedisGraph etc. When it comes to Dgraph, it tops the list for its many unique features that are mostly missing from many other graph databases. For starters, Dgraph is the only database to…
What are the Most Popular Graph Databases?
Graph databases have become a common choice for businesses to store data. As graph databases become more popular, many platforms and tools have arisen to help businesses utilize them to their fullest potential. However, this influx of platforms can make it difficult to choose which one is best. In this blog, we’ll outline a few…
Why is GraphQL so Popular?
When it comes to query languages, GraphQL has exploded in popularity over the past few years. It has set itself apart from other query languages and other Restful APIs with some key functionalities and features. So what are these functionalities and why is GraphQL so popular? Read on to find out. For more information about…
What’s the difference between GraphQL and REST?
As companies look for new ways to evolve their APIs, they inevitably end up comparing different ways to build them. As one of the newer technologies, GraphQL graph databases often come up in the conversation. REST, as one of the time-tested ways of developing an API, is also brought up. This leads to developers asking…
When is it Appropriate to Use GraphQL?
GraphQL is a technology that is being rapidly adopted across a variety of industries, so it’s understandable to wonder what the fuss is all about. So what is GraphQL and what are its use cases? In this blog, we’ll answer those questions. What is GraphQL? Simply put, GraphQL is a language used by APIs. It…