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Data Import from Neo4j: Preserving relationships

Blog post from Memgraph

Post Details
Company
Date Published
Author
Matea Pesic
Word Count
1,483
Language
English
Hacker News Points
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Summary

Graph databases are gaining traction compared to relational databases, with developers increasingly migrating to Memgraph for its cost-effectiveness and high performance in applications such as fraud detection and machine learning. The text outlines a step-by-step process of exporting data from Neo4j and importing it into Memgraph, focusing on the use of CSV files. It provides detailed instructions on preparing data for import, including separating data by node labels and relationship types and cleaning up unnecessary columns. Using Memgraph Lab, users can import CSV files, configure nodes and relationships, and use indexing to enhance database performance. Once the import process is complete, users can explore and visualize data through various queries in Memgraph Lab, with additional support available through documentation and community engagement on Discord.