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QuickStart: TuringDB Python SDK

This guide walks you through the essentials of getting started with the turingdb Python SDK: installing the SDK, creating your first graph, and running Cypher queries.

1. Install the SDK

Option A: Using uv (modern package manager)

Option B: Using pip

2. Create a Graph:

Create a graph and set active graph:

3. Create Nodes & Edges

First of all, create a new change on the graph
Use Cypher CREATE queries to add data:
โš ๏ธ All created entities must have at least one label (:Label)
Once youโ€™re ready, commit and submit your changes:
You can create as many commits as you want before submitting a change

4. Query the Graph

Retrieve data using Cypher MATCH queries. Results are returned as a pandas DataFrame for easy inspection:

5. Version Control & Snapshots

TuringDB supports versioned graphs and snapshot isolation.

Create a new change (branch):

Query a specific commit:

Go back to main branch:

Example: Full Session

๐Ÿ›  Whatโ€™s Next?

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