cypher Getting started with cypher Keyword Guide
Example
Read Keywords
| KeyWord | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
| MATCH | Find following expression in graph | MATCH (n) |
Write Keywords
| KeyWord | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
| CREATE | Create the following pattern | CREATE (n:Person{name:"Bob"}) |
| DELETE | Delete the following nodes/relationships | DELETE n |
| DETACH DELETE | Delete the following nodes, and any attached relationships | DETACH DELETE n |
Read-Write Keywords
| KeyWord | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Merge | Match following pattern, or create it | Merge (n:Person{id:1337}) |
Filter Keywords
| KeyWord | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Limit | Limit result rows to the following number. Combine with Skip to page results | Limit 25 |
| Skip | Skip first n result rows. Combine with Limit to page results | Skip 25 |
| WHERE | Filter results by following expression | WHERE n.age > 21 |
| AND/OR | And/Or multiple expressions | WHERE n.age > 21 AND n.age < 30 |
| NOT | Negate following expression | WHERE NOT n.age > 21 |
| ANY/ALL/NONE/SINGLE | Filter based on collection | WHERE ALL (p in people |
Remember to check the Refcard for your version of Cypher, as these may have changed.
