When do you choose a Resource Description Framework (RDF) graph over a Labeled Property Graph (LPG), and vice versa? And when does it make sense to combine both to model your knowledge domain?

RDF and LPG serve distinct purposes. RDF optimizes for meaning, validation, and inference through formal semantic standards, whereas LPG optimizes for graph traversal, speed, and analytics. Choosing the right model depends on your organization’s particular use cases and business goals.

For a more detailed explanation of their benefits and drawbacks, start with our introduction to RDF and LPG.