GQL is Here: Your Cypher Queries in a GQL World
Blog post from Neo4j
The GQL standard, a new ISO-standardized query language for graph databases, has been published after several years of development. The standard was unanimously approved in March 2024 and is similar to Cypher, the current de facto standard for property graph query languages used by Neo4j. To ensure a smooth transition for users, Neo4j will make its proprietary Cypher implementation GQL-compliant, without offering a separate alternative query language. This means that existing Cypher queries will continue to work, and the language will evolve to better align with SQL and incorporate new features. The GQL standard is more than 600 pages long and includes both mandatory and optional features, which will be supported by Neo4j in the future. Overall, the adoption of the GQL standard is expected to enhance the graph database industry, making it easier for users to switch between different products.
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