Elixir and Neo4j: Graph Database Interaction with Bolt.Sips

Integrating a graph database like Neo4j into an Elixir application requires specialized tools to handle connections and query execution efficiently. This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to bridge the gap between these powerful technologies. By the end of this course, you will be able to design, implement, and test data access layers that reliably communicate with a Neo4j instance using the idiomatic Elixir driver, Bolt.Sips. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamentals of property graphs, Neo4j architecture, and the Cypher query language syntax. * Configure and initialize the Bolt.Sips driver within a new or existing Elixir Mix project. * Practice executing basic and complex Cypher queries, including parameterized queries for improved security and performance. * Learn to parse and transform structured graph data responses into idiomatic Elixir data structures. * Apply robust Elixir techniques for connection management and basic error handling when interacting with the database. The material starts with core graph concepts and driver setup before moving into practical query execution and sophisticated response processing techniques. Written exercises throughout reinforce application development patterns. This course is designed for beginner Elixir developers who want to integrate graph database functionality into their projects. No prior experience with Neo4j or Bolt.Sips is required, but basic familiarity with Elixir syntax is helpful. Start building powerful, data-driven applications today by mastering Elixir's integration with Neo4j.