Zero-Copy Graph Analytics: Getting Started With LakeHouse Graph

Organizations often face difficulties when trying to analyze relationships in large datasets using SQL due to limitations in handling complex queries, leading to considerations of using graph databases. However, this typically requires copying data into a graph database, creating issues with data sync, dual storage costs, and maintenance burdens, which can be both costly and inefficient. The zero-copy graph analytics approach provides a solution by allowing graph queries directly on existing data, integrating a graph query layer like PuppyGraph on top of an analytical database such as ClickHouse. This method removes the need for data movement, offering real-time data analysis, reducing storage costs, and simplifying system maintenance. By implementing this approach, companies can efficiently perform multi-hop relationship queries and analytical tasks without sacrificing performance, as demonstrated by use cases in customer recommendations and fraud detection. This shift towards integrating graph queries within existing data architectures reflects a broader trend in data management, emphasizing unified systems that can handle diverse analytical needs without duplicating data.