Memgraph Community: How to Connect with Like-Minded Professionals and Contribute to the Growth of Graph Databases
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Published: 2023-02-22 11:29:30

Are you interested in the world of graph databases and want to connect with like-minded individuals? Look no further than the Memgraph community! In just the past few days, the community has achieved an impressive hat trick: reaching [1000 stars on GitHub](https://github.com/memgraph/memgraph), [1000 users on Discord](https://discord.gg/memgraph), and [1000 followers on Twitter](https://twitter.com/memgraphdb). With a strong and growing network of individuals, joining the Memgraph community is an excellent way to expand your knowledge and connect with other experts in the field.

## GitHub
If you're excited about Memgraph and want to contribute to the community, there are many ways to get involved! One great place to start is with the Memgraph GitHub repositories, where you'll find a range of open-source projects that are actively developed and maintained by the Memgraph team and its community. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, there's something for everyone in these repositories. 

### Memgraph
[Memgraph is an open source graph database](https://github.com/memgraph/memgraph) built for real-time streaming and compatible with Neo4j. The repository provides a standard interface to query data with Cypher, a widely-used and declarative query language that is easy to write, understand, and optimize for performance. Memgraph is implemented in C/C++ and leverages an in-memory first architecture for consistent and high-performance results. It's also ACID-compliant and highly available.

### MAGE
MAGE stands for [Memgraph Advanced Graph Extensions](https://github.com/memgraph/mage). This open-source repository contains all available user-defined graph analytics modules and procedures that extend the Cypher query language. You can find and contribute implementations of various algorithms in multiple programming languages, all runnable inside Memgraph. This project aims to give everyone the tools they need to tackle the most challenging graph problems.

### GQLAlchemy
GQLAlchemy is a [fully open-source Python library](https://github.com/memgraph/gqlalchemy) and Object Graph Mapper (OGM) that serves as a link between graph database objects and Python objects. It provides a developer-friendly workflow that allows for writing object-oriented notation to communicate with graph databases. Instead of writing Cypher queries, developers can write object-oriented code, which the OGM will automatically translate into Cypher queries. GQLAlchemy is built on top of Memgraph's low-level Python client, pymgclient.

### Orb
Orb is an [open-source library](https://github.com/memgraph/orb) developed by Memgraph that allows users to visualize graphs by adding just a few lines of code to their frontend. Orb uses d3-force in the background to calculate graph layouts and juggle between WebWorkers and the browser main thread behind the scenes. The repository offers a flexible graph styling mechanism that allows users to decorate graphs as desired. Orb also includes a map view that uses Leaflet to position nodes on a map by providing latitudes and longitudes. The HTML5 Canvas rendering engine is partly derived from Vis, and there's space to introduce other rendering engines such as a WebGL-based implementation in the future.

## Twitter 
One way to get involved in the Memgraph community is to start by following our Twitter account, where you can find updates on the latest developments and announcements related to Memgraph. Additionally, joining their Discord channel will give you access to a community of over 1000 members who are eager to share their knowledge and experience with you.

## Discord
But joining the Memgraph community isn't just about learning and contributing – it's also about connecting with other passionate individuals. By engaging with others in the community, you'll gain new insights and perspectives that can help you grow as a professional in the field of graph databases.

So what are you waiting for? [Join the Memgraph community](https://memgraph.com/community?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog_repost&utm_content=text) today and become part of a thriving network of individuals who are dedicated to advancing the field of graph databases. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you in the community!

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