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Date Published
Author
Jim Webber
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2176
Language
English
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None

Summary

Jim Webber, Neo4j's Chief Architect and CTO, sat down with Matthias Sieber, a long-time graph devotee, to discuss his experience with Neo4j. Matthias has been working on a project to end homelessness in Los Angeles county using graph technology. He believes that graph problems exist across industries and projects, including civic tech. The conversation touched on teaching Neo4j, the importance of quality documentation, and the role of graphs in making the world a better place. Matthias emphasized the need for accessible documentation, citing his own experience with exploring technology through documentation and contributing to the Neo4j codebase. He also discussed the potential for graph databases in civic tech, highlighting events like Graphs4Good and investigative journalism initiatives that leverage graph technology to bring about positive change.