Neo4j is a native graph database, meaning its storage and processing engine are purpose-built for the efficient handling of connected data.
Its architecture is optimized for high-performance traversals, ensuring that queries traversing relationships are executed with consistent speed, regardless of the overall size of the dataset.
At the core of Neo4j is its powerful declarative query language, Cypher, which allows users to express complex graph patterns in a human-readable format.
It adheres to ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) principles, ensuring data integrity and transactional reliability.
Neo4j's core features include index-free adjacency for rapid traversal, a scalable architecture, and a robust ecosystem of tools and integrations for various use cases.