ISO GQL - A New Database Query Language

This podcast episode delves into the introduction and significance of ISO GQL, the new international standard for querying graph databases, highlighting Neo4j's essential role in its development. Panelists discuss the flexibility and advantages of the property graph model over the traditional relational model, addressing the need for a specialized language like GQL for efficiently handling interconnected data while exploring innovative features such as pattern matching and compatibility with SQL. The conversation also touches on the organic evolution of Cypher, its unexpected standardization, and the promising interactions with knowledge graphs and generative AI, emphasizing the collaborative effort behind establishing GQL as a versatile language platform for future technological advancements.