Question 1

How do I connect to Gremlin Server from Python?

Accepted Answer

The list recommends Python clients like Mogwai for ORM-like features, gremlinclient for async support, and aiogremlin for asyncio-based apps. Check their READMEs for specific setup instructions and compatibility with your TinkerPop version.

Question 2

What's the best TinkerPop client for JavaScript?

Accepted Answer

Options include gremlin-javascript for general use and tinkergraph-js for in-memory graphs. Consider your needs: gremlin-javascript is a driver for Gremlin Server, while tinkergraph-js is a full implementation for local testing.

Question 3

JanusGraph vs Neo4j with TinkerPop: which is better?

Accepted Answer

JanusGraph is a distributed, open-source database built on TinkerPop, ideal for scaling. Neo4j offers a TinkerPop plugin but is often used natively with Cypher. Choose JanusGraph for horizontal scaling or Neo4j for its mature ecosystem and native queries.

Question 4

How to contribute to Awesome TinkerPop?

Accepted Answer

Follow the contributing guidelines linked in the README: submit pull requests with resources that are well-maintained and relevant. Ensure they fit the curation criteria, such as being on GitHub and actively supported.

Question 5

Is there a TinkerPop implementation for Elasticsearch?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Elastic Gremlin and Unipop are listed as implementations that use Elasticsearch as a backend. These allow graph queries over Elasticsearch data, but check their documentation for current compatibility and features.

Question 6

How can I learn Gremlin quickly as a SQL user?

Accepted Answer

Use the SQL2Gremlin tutorial linked in the resources, which translates common SQL patterns to Gremlin traversals. Also, explore the official Gremlin recipes and community tutorials for practical examples.

Question 7

What are alternatives to Gremlin for graph querying?

Accepted Answer

While focused on TinkerPop, the list includes tools like Cypher for Gremlin and SPARQL-to-Gremlin compilers. For native alternatives, consider databases like Neo4j (Cypher) or RDF systems (SPARQL), but they may not integrate directly with TinkerPop.

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