The Spring Data Graph project with Neo4j support is now available in its first release candidate, aiming to simplify the integration of Java and Spring developers with the graph database. The library offers a domain object mapping layer that leverages AspectJ for transparent POJO – graph – mapping, and integrates with the Neo4j-REST server. It also provides a Neo4jTemplate for convenient use of the Spring Template approach, reducing configuration effort through Spring Java Config or existing namespace configuration. A tutorial web application is available for users to explore, and feedback from early adopters has been invaluable in shaping the project's development.