Graph Databases and the Panama Papers

Explore the technical insights behind the "Panama Papers" investigation in this 58-minute Devoxx conference talk. Discover how the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) utilized graph database technology to process and analyze nearly 3TB of leaked data. Learn about the power and conciseness of the Cypher graph query language through a live demo using the Panama Papers dataset. Gain understanding of property graph models, data modeling techniques, and the full technology stack employed by ICIJ. Delve into the specifics of how Neo4j was used to create an accessible interface for journalists to conduct their research. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates various Cypher queries, explores potential relationships within the data, and discusses the overall impact of graph technology in investigative journalism.