Neo4j has released version 1.0-b8, a beta release that is already being tested in production environments for several months. This new version includes online backup capabilities and improved performance, allowing users to take advantage of these features right away. The company encourages feedback from the community through various channels, including mailing lists, Twitter, and direct communication. Additionally, Neo4j provides resources to learn more about graph databases, including a free copy of O'Reilly's Graph Databases ebook that can be downloaded by clicking on a link.