Overview

Memgraph is an in-memory graph database that excels at:

  • Real-time performance: In-memory architecture delivers millisecond query response times
  • Cypher compatibility: Full support for the Cypher query language (Neo4j compatible)
  • Streaming analytics: Native support for real-time data streaming with Kafka and Pulsar
  • ACID compliance: Full transactional support for data integrity
  • Low latency: Optimized for high-throughput, low-latency graph operations

Memgraph is commonly used for real-time fraud detection, recommendation engines, network analysis, knowledge graphs, and any application requiring fast graph traversals on live data.

Connecting

To connect to Memgraph in DBCode:

  1. Open the DBCode Extension: Launch Visual Studio Code and open the DBCode extension.
  2. Add a New Connection: Click on the “Add Connection” icon.
  3. Complete connection form: Select Memgraph as the database type and enter:
    • Host address (default port: 7687 for Bolt protocol)
    • Username and password
    • Database name (optional)
    • Optional SSL/TLS configuration
  4. Connect: Click save to connect to your Memgraph database.
  5. Start Managing Your Data: Once connected, begin exploring your graph data.

For detailed instructions on connecting to Memgraph, refer to the Connect article.

Memgraph Features in DBCode

DBCode enhances your Memgraph development experience with:

  • Cypher query execution: Write and execute Cypher queries with syntax highlighting
  • Node and relationship browsing: Explore your graph structure
  • Label navigation: Browse nodes organized by their labels
  • Property inspection: View and edit node and relationship properties

By using Memgraph with DBCode, you can leverage the speed of in-memory graph processing while working within your familiar VS Code environment.

For more information about Memgraph, check out Memgraph.