Graphs

directed relationship

A relationship that runs one way, from its start node to its end node. Every relationship Neo4j stores is directed.

Also written: directed relationships

Example

(:Person)-[:FOLLOWS]->(:Person) runs from Ava to Ben.

An algorithm or query following the direction reaches Ben from Ava. It does not reach Ava from Ben.

Lessons that use this term

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Importing Data into Neo4j Workshop2 mentions

Graph Data Modeling Fundamentals6 mentions

Importing Data Fundamentals1 mention

Importing CSV data into Neo4j1 mention

Introduction to Graph Databases Workshop3 mentions

  • Matching DataCypherUse the DIRECTED relationship to find who directed the2 mentions
  • Reading GraphsGraph Databasesand Movie nodes connected by ACTED_IN and DIRECTED relationships1 mention

Get started with Graph Data Science7 mentions

Intermediate Cypher Queries5 mentions

  • Query Patterns and PerformanceFiltering QueriesMovie node and Person node, it tests whether these nodes are related by the DIRECTED relationship2 mentions
  • SubqueriesReducing Memorysecond part of the subquery does the same for the DIRECTED relationships1 mention
  • Basic Cypher QueriesFiltering Queriesfor this query, Tom Hanks has both an ACTED_IN and DIRECTED relationship to the movie, Larry1 mention
  • Graph TraversalGraph Traversalquery expands to fewer rows because Clint Eastwood has fewer DIRECTED relationships to1 mention

Graph Type Schema Enforcement1 mention

Zero to Production Hands-On Workshop1 mention

  • Reading GraphsGraph Databasesand Movie nodes connected by ACTED_IN and DIRECTED relationships1 mention

Neo4j Fundamentals1 mention

  • Reading GraphsQuerying GraphsHanks node with ACTED_IN and DIRECTED relationships to Movie1 mention

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