Using Full-text Indexes in Neo4j

Module overview

A full-text index is based upon string values only, but provides additional search capabilities that you do not get from RANGE or TEXT indexes that you have just learned about. A full-text schema index can be used for:

• NodeA vertex in a graph. In a property graph it can carry labels and properties. or relationshipA named, directed connection between two nodes. Every relationship has a type, a start node and an end node. propertiesA named value stored on a node or a relationship..
• Single property or multiple properties.
• Single or multiple types of nodes (labelsA tag on a node that groups it with other nodes of the same kind. A node can carry more than one.).
• Single or multiple types of relationships.

One difference with full-text indexes in Neo4j is that you must explicitly specify their use whereas regular indexes are automatically used.

In this module, you will:

• Learn about using full-text indexes in Neo4j and why you would use them.
• Create a full-text index.
• Use a full-text index.

Resources

During this course, you can refer to:

• Neo4j Cypher Manual.
• Neo4j Cypher Refcard.