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Graph Database Tradeoffs

Graph Database Tradeoffs

Feb 10, 20261 min read

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Graph Database Tradeoffs

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Excels at traversing deep relationships where relational joins would be expensive. Poor for bulk analytics, aggregations, or simple CRUD. Smaller ecosystem and tooling. Consider whether Postgres recursive CTEs or a relational model suffice before reaching for a graph DB.

Key Properties

  • Deep Relationship Traversal
  • Poor for Bulk Analytics
  • Smaller Ecosystem
  • Consider Relational Alternatives First

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