Josh Perryman

Josh Perryman also has over two decades of experience building and maintaining complex systems. Since 2014, he has focused on graph databases, especially in distributed or big data environments, and he regularly blogs and speaks at conferences about graph databases. Josh has worked with a variety of industries, including enterprise software, financial services, consumer products, and government intelligence agencies. In addition to consulting and product work, he has designed Gremlin training courses that have been delivered all over the world.

books by Josh Perryman

Exploring Graph Databases

  • January 2021
  • ISBN 9781617299674
  • 107 pages

Exploring Graph Databases showcases chapters from three Manning books, chosen by authors and graph database gurus Dave Bechberger and Josh Perryman. In the first chapter, you’ll jump right into building a graph data model hands-on, following a tried-and-true four-step process. Next, you’ll appreciate how graphs and machine learning work hand-in-hand to transform raw data into powerful, actionable wisdom as you explore several real-world applications. In the final chapter, you’ll get familiar with GraphQL, a popular, high-utility query language, as you perform various tasks using its feature-rich, interactive, in-browser IDE. Begin discovering the strengths and benefits of graph databases and their applications with this packed (and free!) primer.

Graph Databases in Action

  • October 2020
  • ISBN 9781617296376
  • 336 pages
  • printed in black & white
  • Available translations: Simplified Chinese

Graph Databases in Action introduces you to graph database concepts by comparing them with relational database constructs. You'll learn just enough theory to get started, then progress to hands-on development. Discover use cases involving social networking, recommendation engines, and personalization.