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Date Published
Author
Janos Szendi-Varga
Word count
1199
Language
English
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None

Summary

You can use a graph database like Neo4j without directly touching your product, and it's suitable for managing company knowledge as well as improving software development processes. The architecture of most companies is inherently complex networks, mirroring their organizational structure, which are difficult to navigate even with microservices. Many third-party software components, especially open-source ones, cause delivery dependencies that can lead to chaos if not managed properly. Graph databases help track and analyze these dependencies, providing valuable insights into progress, bugs, and critical areas. By leveraging graph databases, companies can turn their accumulated knowledge into wisdom, gaining a competitive advantage in the tech industry.