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Graph databases don't reveal hidden data but shift computational work, study finds

A recent analysis explored the utility of graph databases by comparing them to document stores for data analysis. The study found that for known questions, graph databases do not reveal new insights beyond what is already present in the data. However, they shift the computational work of establishing connections from query time to data loading time, which can be beneficial when the same connection logic is repeatedly used across various reports and tools. The author tested this by designing a graph model and queries for ArangoDB, comparing its performance against a document store using metrics like simplicity, clarity, and ease of change. AI

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Graph databases don't reveal hidden data but shift computational work, study finds

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  1. Towards AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Sonja Bacinski ·

    Does the Graph Earn Its Cost?

    <h4><em>I stored the same data as documents and as a graph, and asked both the same six questions. The graph didn’t reveal anything new, but it changed where the work happens.</em></h4><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*In9eFNDWfgvJDanKQs9lGg.png"…