Neo4j
October 1, 2024
Neo4j Unicorn News - October 01, 2024
Neo4j has significantly influenced the development of the new ISO GQL standard, a major advancement in database languages tailored for graph databases. This standard, the first of its kind since 1987, promises to enhance applications in AI, fraud detection, and more.
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() Neo4j on ISO GQL: A defining moment in the history of database innovation
Neo4j's Chief Technology Officer, Philip Rathle, has underscored the importance of the newly published ISO GQL standard for database languages. This standard, which is the first new ISO-approved database language since 1987, is specifically designed for graph databases and operates with a type of graph called a property graph. The standardization of GQL marks a significant milestone for graph technology, which is increasingly used in high-value applications such as fraud detection, real-time recommendations, and AI. Neo4j has been instrumental in the development of GQL, with its Cypher language serving as a major input. Cypher has influenced GQL's design to align closely with SQL principles, ensuring compatibility with existing database technologies while enhancing the capabilities of graph databases.
