What happens when we try to update a node?

[harshit_cr07]

i wanted to know that what changes occur on disk when we try to update label or property of a node

[rweverwijk]

Hi,

Does this Knowlegde base answer your questions?

Neo4j Graph Database Platform

Understanding Neo4j’s data on disk - Neo4j Graph Database Platform

Neo4j database files are persisted to storage for long term durability. Data related files located in data/databases/graph.db (v3.x+) by default in the Neo4j data directory. Below will give you an idea of the type of files you’ll find, prefaced with…...

Cheers,
Ron

[harshit_cr07]

i have already read that document. It only mentions how data is stored on disk. I wanted to know that what will happen when we try to update a node in more detail like it will make some changes in some file. I want to know about that.

[rweverwijk]

Okay, get your point.

Only reference I have left for you is the last blog of Max de Marzi, there are images of the Node and Relationship files in more detail: https://maxdemarzi.com/2020/01/21/going-faster-in-2020/

I know this is not a complete answer, but maybe one step in that direction.

Cheers,
Ron