HW 6 – Graph data stores. Neo4j

(5 points)

1. Design the graph data model based on the analytical tasks (see HW1) that are intended to be solved with Neo4j.
   • Identify node labels, relationship types, and properties required for efficient queries.
   • Apply graph modeling best practices: avoid overly generic nodes, ensure meaningful relationships, and normalize repetitive properties into relationships.
   • Data must be modeled using multiple node labels and meaningful relationships, not a single node type with large property sets.
2. Insert the data into Neo4j using the CSV/JSON generated for the project (see HW0).
   • Load only the necessary entities and relationships to solve the analytical tasks (e.g., via Cypher scripts, LOAD CSV…).
   • Ensure data import is reproducible (e.g., via Cypher scripts, LOAD CSV, or neo4j-admin import).
3. Implement and run Cypher queries (see HW1):
   • Write Cypher queries to solve each analytical task.
   • Create appropriate indexes and constraints to optimize performance.
   • Demonstrate graph algorithms or path-finding where relevant (e.g., shortest path, centrality).
   • Explain chosen traversal patterns and query design decisions.
   • Restrictions:
     • Always specify the properties to return explicitly to reduce query overhead (no RETURN * in queries).
     • MATCH (a),(b) without explicit relationships is prohibited, except for controlled cases with LIMIT.
     • All frequently queried properties (e.g., id, name) must be indexed or constrained.
4. Prepare a detailed report including:
   • Text from HW0 and HW1 (edited if necessary).
   • A clear graph schema diagram.
   • Node/relationship creation commands with reasoning for chosen graph structure.
   • Data import scripts and explanation of the loading process.
   • All Cypher queries for analytical tasks:
     • Task number (as in HW1);
     • Description of the analytical question;
     • Cypher query code with explanation;
     • Screenshot of the query result.

Important: If certain analytical tasks are not meaningful or feasible for Neo4j, replace them with other relevant graph-oriented tasks and update earlier work (HW0/HW1).

Submission Instructions

Submit to the BRUTE system:

• HW6.docx file.

Submit the hw6.cypher file to the NoSQL server (nosql.felk.cvut.cz), containing Neo4j commands and brief comments.

Execution:

• Execute the following shell command to evaluate the whole Neo4j script

  • cypher-shell -f $ScriptFile

  • $ScriptFile is a file with Cypher queries to be executed, i.e. queries.cypher
• Tools:
  • Neo4j 5.23.0 (Java 21 *) (installed on the NoSQL server)
• References:
  • Cypher query language
  • Cypher Reference Card

Server: nosql.felk.cvut.cz Do not forget to execute the homework submission script after you upload it.

Deadline Sunday 14. 12. 2025 until 23:59