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Maimoona Abid
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Introduction To Agens SQL

For many years, relational databases have served as the foundation of contemporary applications. They provide a structured and effective method of managing massive datasets by storing data in organized tables with established associations. Relational databases have been the backbone of many crucial applications, from e-commerce platforms to financial institutions.

AgensSQL:

AgensSQL introduces native support for graph data structures within PostgreSQL, elevating the idea of database management to new heights. AgensSQL, a multi-model graph database, combines the advantages of traditional relational databases with the adaptability of graph databases to create the best of both worlds. AgensSQL's main characteristics include:

Property Graph Model:
The property graph model is used by AgensSQL to describe data as a network of connected objects (vertices) with characteristics and connections (edges) between them. Developers can more easily and intuitively represent complex relationships and hierarchies thanks to this.

Cypher Query Language:
Cypher, a potent and declarative query language created especially for graph databases, is supported by AgensSQL. It is simpler for developers to define complex graph patterns and queries using Cypher's human-readable syntax.

Hybrid Capabilities:
Through the use of AgensSQL, programmers may easily combine SQL and Cypher queries to efficiently query and manipulate both relational and graph data within a single database.

Graph Algorithms:
With AgensSQL, developers may perform sophisticated graph analytics on their data using a variety of built-in graph algorithms, including shortest path, connected components, and PageRank.

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