Easy and Smooth Start to Graph Databases
Tags: postgres
Published: 2024-02-27 13:51:36

Graph databases are like digital maps that show how different pieces of information are connected. Graphizer creates these maps using the popular relational database called PostgreSQL, making it smarter and helping creating and understanding these maps easier for everyone.

![Graph Map](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qt8w4pyqmmzxx93zhord.png)

## The Need for Simplicity in Graph Databases
Starting with graph databases can be tough, like learning a new language. It's hard to see how information connects and to ask the right questions. Tools like Graphizer are important because they make this learning journey smoother, letting more people use these smart databases without getting lost.

![Graphizer Screen](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/fukg7qstjvk9wqojqti9.png)

One of the standout features of Graphizer is its ability to create graph models and data without needing to learn or use openCypher. For many who are used to traditional relational databases, the jump to graph databases can be scary, primarily due to the need to understand new querying languages like openCypher. Graphizer simplifies this transition. It offers intuitive tools that allow users to build and explore graph data with visual interfaces, bypassing the complexity of coding queries. This means you can focus on what your data tells you, not on memorizing syntax and commands, making the move to graph databases smoother and more approachable for relational database users.

Take for example the following openCypher query:

```Cypher
MATCH (m:Movie)<-[:Act_in]-(p:Person)-[:Produced]->(m),
RETURN p, m
```

Which looks for a pattern within the graph database where a person has acted in one movie and also produced it. With Graphizer you can just enter a “Visual Query” like in the following image, having the same result as the openCypher query we used. Simply like that, you are in the world of graph databases.

![Visual Query in Graphizer](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/7r6sqqo1e7mmqpzzw0a4.png)

## Graph Data Viewing Feature
Graphizer lets you see the connections between points of information (nodes) and the lines that connect them (edges) easily. Imagine looking at a family tree; Graphizer helps you see who is related to whom at a glance, without having to dig through lots of details.

![Graphizer Nodes Connecting](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/fa6chjz23t0qksrx5dkl.png)

## Data Loading Feature
Graphizer is great at taking lists of information, like those in table data files (CSV and RDB files), and turning them into a graph. This is like turning a flat picture into a 3D model, showing how everything is connected in a way that’s easy to understand.

![Graphizer File Upload Screen](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/gq9cf156okep369g70zx.png)

## Exploring Feature
With Graphizer, you can dive into your data like a detective, using tools to find out how things are related. It's like having a magnifying glass to see the clues in your data, helping you make sense of it through pictures, patterns and filters.

![Graphizer filter selection box](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3au0k5qr0uhs80zs8g0x.png)

![Graphizer Explorer Feature](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/y8bo9sj7k0zx7ni5uvlu.png)

## Practical Applications
Graphizer can be used in cool ways, like figuring out who knows whom on social media, spotting fraudsters, or recommending what book you should read next. They turn complex info into easy-to-understand maps, making solving problems or finding opportunities easier.

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Graphizer is like a pair of glasses that brings the world of graph databases into clear focus. Whether you're new to this world or have been exploring it for a while, these tools make the journey easier and more enjoyable.

## Call to Action

Give Graphizer a try! They're here to help you navigate the complex world of graph databases with ease. Whether you're looking for guides, tutorials, or a community to join, there's plenty of support to get you started on your adventure.