How to Write Custom Cypher Procedures With NetworkX and Memgraph

This blog post explores the integration of NetworkX, a Python package for network analysis, with Memgraph, an in-memory graph database, to improve efficiency when working with large datasets. Despite NetworkX's power, its Python implementation can be slow with extensive networks, which is where Memgraph's capabilities come into play. By using Memgraph as a storage solution, users can benefit from additional functionalities and efficient memory usage. The post demonstrates how to implement custom Cypher procedures using query modules, showcasing the creation and manipulation of graphs through examples involving cities and roads. It also introduces MAGE, an open-source repository for Memgraph extensions, encouraging community contributions to enhance graph algorithm implementations. The post concludes by highlighting the benefits of Memgraph's integration with NetworkX, offering an efficient and straightforward approach to handling complex graph data.