VisualNeo: Bridging the Gap between Visual Query Interfaces and Graph Query Engines

TL;DR

VisualNeo is a system that integrates visual query interfaces with graph query engines, enabling non-programmers to efficiently explore large graph databases through an intuitive, full-stack querying experience.

Contribution

It introduces a novel VQI system built on Neo4j that combines advanced visual querying features with efficient backend graph database management.

Findings

Supports efficient subgraph queries in large databases.

Provides an intuitive interface for non-programmers.

Connects seamlessly to generic Neo4j databases.

Abstract

Visual Graph Query Interfaces (VQIs) empower non-programmers to query graph data by constructing visual queries intuitively. Devising efficient technologies in Graph Query Engines (GQEs) for interactive search and exploration has also been studied for years. However, these two vibrant scientific fields are traditionally independent of each other, causing a vast barrier for users who wish to explore the full-stack operations of graph querying. In this demonstration, we propose a novel VQI system built upon Neo4j called VisualNeo that facilities an efficient subgraph query in large graph databases. VisualNeo inherits several advanced features from recent advanced VQIs, which include the data-driven gui design and canned pattern generation. Additionally, it embodies a database manager module in order that users can connect to generic Neo4j databases. It performs query processing through the Neo4j driver and provides an aesthetic query result exploration.