Build, Test, and Explore with NebulaGraph
NebulaGraph Database Developer Edition
● Built on the NebulaGraph Enterprise 5.x technology foundation.
● Get started with Docker Compose on a single host.
● Ideal for learning graph data modeling, GQL query debugging, and application development.
What Is NebulaGraph Database Developer Edition?
NebulaGraph Database Developer Edition is a dedicated development and testing environment built on the NebulaGraph Enterprise 5.x technology foundation, with a restricted deployment scope.
For developers and organizations new to NebulaGraph Enterprise, it offers a way to explore core database capabilities, learn graph data modeling, and work with GQL without requiring a production-scale deployment.
Designed specifically for non-production use, Developer Edition simplifies access to the NebulaGraph development experience while maintaining clear boundaries around deployment, availability, and data capacity.
What Can You Do with Developer Edition?
Developer Edition vs. Enterprise Edition
Choose the edition that matches your development stage and deployment requirements.
Capability
Developer Edition
Enterprise Edition
Primary Purpose
Development, testing, and learning
Enterprise application deployment and production workloads
Deployment
Docker Compose only; single host
Enterprise deployment options
License Key
Not required
Commercial licensing applies
High Availability
Not supported
Supported
Data Sharding
Not supported
Supported
Data Scale
Up to 1 GB of data per instance
Designed for large-scale graph data workloads
Cluster Synchronization
Not supported
Supported
Replication
Single replica per partition
Mutiple Replicas
Production Deployment
Not supported
Supported
Get Started with NebulaGraph Database Developer Edition
Deploy NebulaGraph Database Developer Edition on a single host using Docker Compose. Follow the documentation to set up your development and testing environment.
Download Additional Tools
Download the supporting tools you need for your development environment.
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OS
Package
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OS
Package
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