The IMDB example 1.0 is a Neo4j-based web application that allows users to search and browse actors and movies, with the added feature of displaying an actor's Bacon path. The application comes with thorough instructions and explanations, covering topics such as modeling a domain using graph databases, organizing data for searches, finding paths, and handling transactions. This example showcases Neo4j's whiteboard friendliness by providing a visual representation of the IMDB domain model. The application is built on the Spring Framework and packaged using Maven 2, with a quick how-to guide available to get started immediately. Users can download the data and run the application by following a simple command-line process, which also includes instructions for stopping the application when done.