HelixDB Overview

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Key Features

• High Performance: Purpose-built storage engine optimized for both graph and vector operations
• Type Safety: Explicit type definitions to ensure data integrity
• Developer-Friendly: Simple setup and migration
• Secure: Options for encryption at rest

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Data Model

HelixDB follows the property graph model, which consists of:

• Nodes: Represent entities with unique identifiers and properties
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  N::NodeType {
    field1: String,
    field2: U32
  }
  

• Vectors: Represent entities with unique identifiers and vector embeddings
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  V::VectorType {
    field1: String,
    field2: U32
  }
  

• Edges: Represent relationships between nodes and/or vectors, with directionality and properties
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  E::EdgeType {
    To: String,
    From: String,
    Properties: {
      field1: String,
      field2: U32
    }
  }
  

This model allows for rich representation of complex domains while maintaining query performance.