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ArangoDB

ArangoDB is a multi-model database supporting graphs, documents, and key-value storage. It features AQL for querying and ArangoSearch for complex knowledge retrieval. It is suitable for building knowledge-graph-backed AI applications.

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The play
  1. Install ArangoDB
    Download and install ArangoDB from the official website or using your system's package manager. Follow the instructions specific to your operating system.
  2. Start the ArangoDB Server
    Start the ArangoDB server using the command-line interface or the provided graphical user interface.
  3. Access the ArangoDB Web Interface
    Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8529 to access the ArangoDB web interface. Log in with the default credentials (root and the password you set during installation).
  4. Create a New Database
    In the web interface, click on 'Databases' and then 'Create Database'. Enter a name for your new database (e.g., 'my_database') and click 'Create'.
  5. Create a Collection
    Select your newly created database. Click on 'Collections' and then 'Create Collection'. Choose a name (e.g., 'my_collection') and select the type (e.g., 'Document'). Click 'Create'.
  6. Insert a Document
    Go to the AQL query editor and insert a document.
  7. Query the Document
    Execute a simple AQL query to retrieve the inserted document.
Starter code
{
  "name": "John Doe",
  "age": 30
}
Source
ArangoDB — Action Pack