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by zcw100 1095 days ago
Graph databases excel when you need maximum flexibility and this is when the shape of the graph is constantly changing by adding new, novel, and unexpected data. As soon as you put it behind an application it becomes static and you end up paying a huge price for flexibility that will not be needed or used.
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Same reason why vector databases are a thing. When performance matters, you go purpose built.