The text discusses the limitations of SQL when dealing with complex, relationship-oriented queries and introduces Cypher as a graph query language that can efficiently handle such queries. It highlights the key differences between SQL and Cypher, including syntax, data modeling, and performance. The comparison shows that Cypher is more concise and efficient than SQL for querying connected data, reducing errors and improving application performance. The text concludes that for domains with highly connected data, a graph model and query language like Cypher are necessary, making it easier for developers from an SQL background to learn and execute Cypher queries.