Cypher is a declarative graph query language developed by Neo4j for querying and managing graph databases. It allows users to express what data to retrieve from the graph without needing to specify how to retrieve it. Cypher's syntax is designed to be intuitive and easy to learn, making it accessible to developers, data scientists, and those with limited query language experience.

Key Features

Pattern Matching Allows users to match patterns of nodes and relationships in the graph.

• ASCII-Art syntax
• Visual representation of queries

Declarative Syntax Enables users to focus on what data to retrieve rather than how to retrieve it.

• Compact query statements
• Easy-to-understand syntax

Extensibility Supports user-defined functions and procedures for custom logic.

• OpenCypher initiative
• Customizable queries

Benefits

Efficient Data Retrieval Provides fast and efficient querying of graph data.

• Reduces query complexity
• Improves performance

Ease of Use Offers an intuitive and easy-to-learn query language.

• Low learning curve
• Accessible to non-technical users