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The Graph Database: Jack Of All Trades Or Just Not Sql?, George F. Hurlburt, Maria R. Lee, George K. Thiruvathukal
The Graph Database: Jack Of All Trades Or Just Not Sql?, George F. Hurlburt, Maria R. Lee, George K. Thiruvathukal
George K. Thiruvathukal
This special issue of IT Professional focuses on the graph database. The graph database, a relatively new phenomenon, is well suited to the burgeoning information era in which we are increasingly becoming immersed. Here, the guest editors briefly explain how a graph database works, its relation to the relational database management system (RDBMS), and its quantitative and qualitative pros and cons, including how graph databases can be harnessed in a hybrid environment. They also survey the excellent articles submitted for this special issue.