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-# SQLite Graph Database Extension
+# sqlite-graph
 
 [![Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph?include_prereleases)](https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/releases)
 [![Build Status](https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/ci.yml?branch=main)](https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/actions)
@@ -6,222 +6,272 @@
 [![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/platform-linux-lightgrey)](https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph)
 [![C99](https://img.shields.io/badge/std-C99-blue)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C99)
 
-A powerful SQLite extension that adds graph database capabilities with full Cypher query support. Part of the AgentFlare AI ecosystem. Build sophisticated graph applications with the reliability of SQLite and the expressiveness of Cypher.
-
-> **⚠️ ALPHA RELEASE**: This is an alpha release (v0.1.0-alpha.0) intended for testing and feedback. The API may change in future releases. Not recommended for production use.
-
-## Features (Alpha v0.1.0)
-
-### ✅ Working Features
-- **Core Graph Operations**: Create, read, update, delete nodes and edges via SQL functions
-- **Cypher Query Execution** (NEW!): Full basic Cypher support working end-to-end
-  - `CREATE (n)` - Create anonymous nodes ✅
-  - `CREATE (p:Person {name: "Alice"})` - Create nodes with labels and properties ✅
-  - `CREATE (a)-[:TYPE]->(b)` - Create relationships ✅
-  - `CREATE (a)-[:TYPE {props}]->(b)` - Create relationships with properties ✅
-  - `MATCH (n) RETURN n` - Basic pattern matching ✅
-  - `MATCH (n:Label) RETURN n` - Label-based matching ✅
-  - `MATCH (a)-[r:TYPE]->(b) RETURN a, r, b` - Relationship matching ✅
-  - `MATCH (n) WHERE n.prop > value RETURN n` - Property filtering ✅
-  - WHERE clause with all comparison operators: `=, >, <, >=, <=, <>` ✅
-  - Full execution pipeline: parser → logical planner → physical planner → executor ✅
-  - **70/70 CREATE TCK tests passing** (100% openCypher compliance for CREATE)
-- **Graph Virtual Tables**: SQLite virtual table integration for graph data
-- **Basic Graph Algorithms**: Connectivity checks, density calculations, degree centrality
-- **SQL API**: `graph_node_add()`, `graph_edge_add()`, `graph_count_nodes()`, `graph_count_edges()`
-- **Performance**: 300K+ nodes/sec, 390K+ edges/sec
-- **Python Bindings**: Full Python 3.6+ support with examples
-- **Thread Safety**: Fixed critical thread-safety issues for production use
-- **Security**: Buffer overflow protections, SQL injection prevention
-
-### 🚧 In Progress
-- **Advanced Cypher Features**:
-  - Bidirectional/reverse relationship matching (`<-[r]-`, `-[r]-`)
-  - Variable-length paths (`[r*1..3]`)
-  - Complex expressions in WHERE (AND, OR, NOT)
-  - Property expressions in RETURN (n.property)
-  - Aggregations (COUNT, SUM, etc.)
-  - ORDER BY, SKIP, LIMIT
-- **Graph Algorithms**: Shortest path, PageRank (implementation incomplete)
-- **Property Indexing**: Basic support, optimization ongoing
-
-### 📋 Roadmap (Not Yet Implemented)
-- **Full openCypher Compliance**: 100% TCK test suite passing
-- **Advanced Write Operations**: MERGE, SET, DELETE with complex patterns
-- **Advanced Pattern Matching**: Multi-hop paths, variable-length patterns
-- **Advanced Algorithms**: Betweenness centrality, community detection
-- **Query Optimization**: Cost-based query planner with statistics
-- **Distributed Queries**: Multi-database graph queries
-
-See [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) for detailed feature timeline.
+A SQLite extension that adds graph database capabilities with Cypher query support.
+
+> **⚠️ ALPHA RELEASE**: Version 0.1.0-alpha.0 is for testing and feedback. The API may change. Not recommended for production use.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [What is sqlite-graph?](#what-is-sqlite-graph)
+- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
+- [Features](#features)
+- [Installation](#installation)
+- [Usage Examples](#usage-examples)
+- [API Reference](#api-reference)
+- [Performance](#performance)
+- [Platform Support](#platform-support)
+- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
+- [Documentation](#documentation)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
+
+## What is sqlite-graph?
+
+`sqlite-graph` extends SQLite with graph database capabilities, allowing you to:
+
+- **Store and query graph data** using nodes and edges with properties
+- **Execute Cypher queries** directly in SQLite for graph pattern matching
+- **Run graph algorithms** like connectivity checks and centrality measures
+- **Combine SQL and graphs** - use standard SQL alongside graph operations
+- **Zero dependencies** - pure C99 extension with no external requirements
+
+**Why use it?** Get the power of graph databases without leaving SQLite. Perfect for:
+- Applications already using SQLite that need graph capabilities
+- Prototyping graph features before committing to a dedicated graph DB
+- Embedded graph analytics in edge devices or mobile apps
+- Learning graph databases with the simplicity of SQLite
 
 ## Quick Start
 
-### Installation
+### Installation (2 minutes)
+
+**Linux (x86_64) - Download pre-built:**
+
+```bash
+wget https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/releases/latest/download/libgraph.so
+```
+
+**Or build from source:**
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph.git
+cd sqlite-graph
+make
+# Extension built as build/libgraph.so
+```
+
+See [Installation Guide](INSTALL.md) for detailed instructions.
+
+### First Graph in 30 Seconds
+
+```python
+import sqlite3
+import json
+
+# Load the extension
+conn = sqlite3.connect(":memory:")
+conn.enable_load_extension(True)
+conn.load_extension("./build/libgraph.so")
+
+# Create a graph
+conn.execute("CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE graph USING graph()")
+
+# Use Cypher to create nodes and relationships
+conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('CREATE (p:Person {name: \"Alice\", age: 30})')")
+conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('CREATE (p:Person {name: \"Bob\", age: 25})')")
+conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute(\"CREATE (a:Person {name: \\\"Alice\\\"})-[:KNOWS]->(b:Person {name: \\\"Bob\\\"})\")") 
+
+# Query with pattern matching
+cursor = conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('MATCH (p:Person) WHERE p.age > 25 RETURN p')")
+results = json.loads(cursor.fetchone()[0])
+print(results)  # Returns Alice (age 30)
+```
+
+**That's it!** See [Usage Examples](#usage-examples) below for more.
+
+## Features
+
+**Current Status (Alpha v0.1.0):**
 
-#### Option 1: Download Pre-built Binary (Linux x86_64)
+### ✅ What Works Now
+
+**Cypher Query Language:**
+- ✅ `CREATE` - nodes and relationships with labels and properties (70/70 TCK tests ✓)
+- ✅ `MATCH` - pattern matching with labels and relationships
+- ✅ `WHERE` - filtering with comparison operators (`=`, `>`, `<`, `>=`, `<=`, `<>`)
+- ✅ `RETURN` - return nodes, relationships, and multiple items
+
+**Graph Operations:**
+- ✅ Add/query nodes and edges via SQL functions
+- ✅ Graph algorithms: connectivity, density, degree centrality
+- ✅ JSON property support for nodes and relationships
+- ✅ Virtual table interface for SQL integration
+
+**Performance:**
+- ✅ 300K+ nodes/second, 390K+ edges/second
+- ✅ Thread-safe for concurrent access
+- ✅ Python 3.6+ bindings included
+
+### 🚧 Coming Soon (v0.2.0 - Q1 2026)
+
+- Bidirectional relationships (`<-[r]-`, `-[r]-`)
+- Variable-length paths (`[r*1..3]`)
+- Complex WHERE expressions (AND, OR, NOT)
+- Aggregations (COUNT, SUM, AVG, etc.)
+- Property projection in RETURN (`n.property`)
+- ORDER BY, SKIP, LIMIT
+
+See [FEATURES.md](FEATURES.md) for complete feature details and [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) for the development timeline.
+
+## Installation
+
+### Requirements
+
+- **Platform**: Linux (x86_64), macOS, or Windows with WSL
+- **SQLite**: Version 3.8.0+ with extension loading enabled
+- **Compiler**: GCC 4.8+ or Clang 3.8+ (for building from source)
+
+### Method 1: Download Pre-built Binary (Linux)
 
 ```bash
-# Download from releases page
+# Get the latest release
 wget https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/releases/latest/download/libgraph.so
 
-# Verify checksum (recommended)
+# Verify integrity (recommended)
 wget https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/releases/latest/download/checksums.txt
 sha256sum -c checksums.txt
-
-# Ready to use!
 ```
 
-#### Option 2: Build from Source
+### Method 2: Build from Source
 
 ```bash
-# Clone the repository
+# Clone repository
 git clone https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph.git
 cd sqlite-graph
 
-# Build the extension
+# Build (creates build/libgraph.so)
 make
 
-# The extension will be built as build/libgraph.so
+# Optional: Run tests
+make test
 ```
 
-See the [Installation Guide](INSTALL.md) for detailed instructions and platform-specific guidance.
+### Loading the Extension
+
+**Python:**
+```python
+import sqlite3
+conn = sqlite3.connect(":memory:")
+conn.enable_load_extension(True)
+conn.load_extension("./build/libgraph.so")  # or path to libgraph.so
+```
+
+**SQLite CLI:**
+```sql
+.load ./build/libgraph.so
+-- Extension loaded, ready to use
+```
+
+**C/C++:**
+```c
+sqlite3 *db;
+sqlite3_open(":memory:", &db);
+sqlite3_enable_load_extension(db, 1);
+sqlite3_load_extension(db, "./build/libgraph.so", 0, 0);
+```
 
-### Basic Usage (Alpha v0.1.0)
+For platform-specific instructions and troubleshooting, see [INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md).
+
+## Usage Examples
+
+### Example 1: Using Cypher Queries
+
+```python
+
+```
+
+### Example 1: Using Cypher Queries
 
 ```python
 import sqlite3
 import json
 
-# Load the extension
 conn = sqlite3.connect(":memory:")
 conn.enable_load_extension(True)
 conn.load_extension("./build/libgraph.so")
-
-# Create a graph virtual table
 conn.execute("CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE graph USING graph()")
 
-# Option 1: Use Cypher queries (NEW!)
-# Create nodes with properties
+# Create a social network
 conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('CREATE (p:Person {name: \"Alice\", age: 30})')")
-conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('CREATE (c:Company {name: \"Acme Inc\"})')")
-
-# Create relationships with properties
-conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('CREATE (a:Person {name: \"Bob\"})-[:KNOWS {since: 2020}]->(b:Person {name: \"Charlie\"})')")
+conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('CREATE (p:Person {name: \"Bob\", age: 25})')")
+conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute(\"CREATE (a:Person {name: \\\"Alice\\\"})-[:KNOWS {since: 2020}]->(b:Person {name: \\\"Bob\\\"})\")") 
 
-# Query with MATCH...RETURN
-cursor = conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('MATCH (n:Person) RETURN n')")
+# Query with pattern matching
+cursor = conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('MATCH (p:Person) WHERE p.age > 25 RETURN p')")
 results = json.loads(cursor.fetchone()[0])
-print(results)  # [{"n": Node(1)}, {"n": Node(2)}, ...]
+print(results)  # Returns Alice (age 30)
 
-# Query relationships
+# Find relationships
 cursor = conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('MATCH (a)-[r:KNOWS]->(b) RETURN a, r, b')")
 results = json.loads(cursor.fetchone()[0])
-print(results)  # Returns matching relationships with nodes
+```
 
-# Filter with WHERE clause
-cursor = conn.execute("SELECT cypher_execute('MATCH (p:Person) WHERE p.age > 25 RETURN p')")
-results = json.loads(cursor.fetchone()[0])
-print(results)  # Returns nodes where age > 25
+### Example 2: Using SQL Functions
+
+```python
+import sqlite3
+import json
+
+conn = sqlite3.connect(":memory:")
+conn.enable_load_extension(True)
+conn.load_extension("./build/libgraph.so")
+conn.execute("CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE graph USING graph()")
 
-# Option 2: Add nodes using SQL functions
-conn.execute("SELECT graph_node_add(1, ?) as id", (json.dumps({"name": "Alice", "age": 30}),))
-conn.execute("SELECT graph_node_add(2, ?) as id", (json.dumps({"name": "Bob", "age": 25}),))
+# Add nodes
+conn.execute("SELECT graph_node_add(1, ?)", (json.dumps({"name": "Alice", "age": 30}),))
+conn.execute("SELECT graph_node_add(2, ?)", (json.dumps({"name": "Bob", "age": 25}),))
 
 # Add edges
-conn.execute("SELECT graph_edge_add(1, 2, 'KNOWS', ?) as id", (json.dumps({"since": "2020"}),))
+conn.execute("SELECT graph_edge_add(1, 2, 'KNOWS', ?)", (json.dumps({"since": "2020"}),))
 
-# Query the graph
+# Query graph
 node_count = conn.execute("SELECT graph_count_nodes()").fetchone()[0]
 edge_count = conn.execute("SELECT graph_count_edges()").fetchone()[0]
-print(f"Nodes: {node_count}, Edges: {edge_count}")  # Nodes: 4, Edges: 1
+print(f"Nodes: {node_count}, Edges: {edge_count}")
 
-# Check graph properties
+# Run algorithms
 is_connected = conn.execute("SELECT graph_is_connected()").fetchone()[0]
 density = conn.execute("SELECT graph_density()").fetchone()[0]
 centrality = conn.execute("SELECT graph_degree_centrality(1)").fetchone()[0]
-print(f"Connected: {bool(is_connected)}, Density: {density:.3f}, Alice centrality: {centrality:.3f}")
-
-# Verify Cypher-created nodes
-cypher_nodes = conn.execute("SELECT id, labels FROM graph_nodes WHERE labels != ''").fetchall()
-print(f"Cypher nodes: {cypher_nodes}")  # [(node_id, 'Person'), (node_id, 'Company')]
+print(f"Connected: {bool(is_connected)}, Density: {density:.3f}, Centrality: {centrality:.3f}")
 ```
 
-### Working Examples
-
-See the `examples/` directory for fully functional demonstrations:
-- **simple_graph_example.py** - Complete working example with nodes, edges, and algorithms
-- **python_examples.py** - 6 comprehensive examples showcasing all working features
-- **cypher_demo.py** - NEW! Cypher CREATE query examples
-
-> **Note**: Basic Cypher queries fully work! CREATE, MATCH, WHERE, and RETURN operations are functional, including relationship creation and matching. You can now build complete graph applications using only Cypher. Advanced features like bidirectional matching, variable-length paths, and aggregations are in development for v0.2.0. The alpha version also provides SQL function-based graph operations for advanced use cases.
+### Example 3: Social Network Analysis
 
-## Documentation
-
-### Essential Reading
-- **[FEATURES.md](FEATURES.md)** - ⭐ **Start here!** Complete feature status and API reference
-- **[ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md)** - Development timeline and planned features
-- [Installation Guide](INSTALL.md) - Detailed build and installation instructions
-- [Examples](examples/) - Working code examples (simple_graph_example.py, python_examples.py)
-
-### Project Status (Alpha v0.1.0)
-✅ **What Works**: Node/edge creation, full Cypher CREATE/MATCH/WHERE/RETURN, relationships with properties, basic algorithms, Python bindings
-🚧 **In Progress**: Advanced MATCH features (bidirectional, variable-length paths), property projection in RETURN, aggregations
-📋 **Planned**: Full Cypher compliance (Q1 2026), advanced algorithms (Q2 2026), query optimization
-
-## Architecture (Alpha Implementation)
-
-The extension currently consists of:
-
-- ✅ **Virtual Table Interface**: SQLite virtual table implementation for graph operations
-- ✅ **Storage Engine**: Efficient node/edge storage with JSON properties
-- ✅ **Algorithm Library**: Basic graph algorithms (connectivity, density, centrality)
-- ✅ **Cypher Execution Engine**: Parser → Planner → Iterator-based Executor
-  - ✅ Lexer and Parser (AST generation)
-  - ✅ Logical Plan generation
-  - ✅ Physical Plan optimization
-  - ✅ Volcano-model iterators
-  - ✅ Result serialization
-- ✅ **Cypher Operators**: CREATE, MATCH (with relationships), WHERE, RETURN all working
-  - ✅ AllNodesScan, LabelIndexScan iterators
-  - ✅ Expand iterator (relationship traversal)
-  - ✅ Filter iterator (WHERE clause)
-  - ✅ Create iterator (nodes and relationships)
-- 📋 **Query Optimizer**: Cost-based optimization planned for v0.2.0
-
-## Performance (Alpha Benchmarks)
-
-- **Node Creation**: 300,000+ nodes/second (tested up to 1,000 nodes)
-- **Edge Creation**: 390,000+ edges/second (tested up to 999 edges)
-- **Connectivity Check**: <1ms for 1,000 node graphs
-- **Scalability**: Currently tested up to 1,000 nodes/edges
-- **Memory**: In-memory storage, persistence via SQLite database file
-
-## More Examples
-
-### Social Network Analysis (Working Alpha Code)
 ```python
+import sqlite3
 import json
 
+conn = sqlite3.connect(":memory:")
+conn.enable_load_extension(True)
+conn.load_extension("./build/libgraph.so")
+conn.execute("CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE graph USING graph()")
+
 # Create person nodes
-alice_id = 1
-bob_id = 2
-carol_id = 3
+people = [
+    (1, {"name": "Alice", "city": "NYC"}),
+    (2, {"name": "Bob", "city": "LA"}),
+    (3, {"name": "Carol", "city": "NYC"})
+]
 
-conn.execute("SELECT graph_node_add(?, ?)",
-            (alice_id, json.dumps({"name": "Alice", "city": "NYC"})))
-conn.execute("SELECT graph_node_add(?, ?)",
-            (bob_id, json.dumps({"name": "Bob", "city": "LA"})))
-conn.execute("SELECT graph_node_add(?, ?)",
-            (carol_id, json.dumps({"name": "Carol", "city": "NYC"})))
+for person_id, props in people:
+    conn.execute("SELECT graph_node_add(?, ?)", (person_id, json.dumps(props)))
 
 # Add friendships
-conn.execute("SELECT graph_edge_add(?, ?, 'FRIENDS', ?)",
-            (alice_id, bob_id, json.dumps({})))
-conn.execute("SELECT graph_edge_add(?, ?, 'FRIENDS', ?)",
-            (alice_id, carol_id, json.dumps({})))
+conn.execute("SELECT graph_edge_add(1, 2, 'FRIENDS', ?)", (json.dumps({}),))
+conn.execute("SELECT graph_edge_add(1, 3, 'FRIENDS', ?)", (json.dumps({}),))
 
-# Query the graph with SQL
+# Find mutual friends using SQL
 mutual_friends = conn.execute("""
     SELECT DISTINCT n.id, n.properties
     FROM graph_nodes n
@@ -229,61 +279,219 @@ mutual_friends = conn.execute("""
     JOIN graph_edges e2 ON e2.target = n.id
     WHERE e1.source = ? AND e2.source = ?
       AND e1.edge_type = 'FRIENDS' AND e2.edge_type = 'FRIENDS'
-""", (alice_id, bob_id)).fetchall()
-
-# Check connectivity
-is_connected = conn.execute("SELECT graph_is_connected()").fetchone()[0]
-print(f"Network is connected: {bool(is_connected)}")
+""", (1, 2)).fetchall()
 ```
 
-### More Working Examples
-See the `examples/` directory for complete, tested code:
+**More Examples:** See `examples/` directory for complete, tested code:
 - `simple_graph_example.py` - Basic operations walkthrough
-- `python_examples.py` - 6 comprehensive examples with output
+- `python_examples.py` - 6 comprehensive examples
+- `cypher_demo.py` - Cypher query examples
+
+## API Reference
+
+### Cypher Functions
+
+| Function | Description | Example |
+|----------|-------------|---------|
+| `cypher_execute(query)` | Execute Cypher query | `SELECT cypher_execute('MATCH (n) RETURN n')` |
+
+**Supported Cypher:**
+- `CREATE` - Create nodes and relationships with labels/properties
+- `MATCH` - Pattern matching with labels and relationships  
+- `WHERE` - Filter with `=`, `>`, `<`, `>=`, `<=`, `<>`
+- `RETURN` - Return nodes, relationships, multiple items
+
+### SQL Functions
+
+| Function | Description | Return Type |
+|----------|-------------|-------------|
+| `graph_node_add(id, properties_json)` | Add node with properties | INTEGER (node id) |
+| `graph_edge_add(src, tgt, type, props_json)` | Add typed edge | INTEGER (edge id) |
+| `graph_count_nodes()` | Count all nodes | INTEGER |
+| `graph_count_edges()` | Count all edges | INTEGER |
+| `graph_is_connected()` | Check if graph is connected | BOOLEAN (0/1) |
+| `graph_density()` | Calculate graph density | REAL (0.0-1.0) |
+| `graph_degree_centrality(node_id)` | Node degree centrality | REAL (0.0-1.0) |
+
+### Virtual Tables
+
+```sql
+CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE graph USING graph();
+
+-- Backing tables created automatically:
+-- graph_nodes(id INTEGER, properties TEXT, labels TEXT)
+-- graph_edges(id INTEGER, source INTEGER, target INTEGER, edge_type TEXT, properties TEXT)
+```
+
+**Direct SQL queries:**
+```sql
+-- Query nodes by label
+SELECT * FROM graph_nodes WHERE labels LIKE '%Person%';
+
+-- Query edges by type  
+SELECT * FROM graph_edges WHERE edge_type = 'KNOWS';
+
+-- Complex joins
+SELECT a.properties, e.edge_type, b.properties
+FROM graph_nodes a
+JOIN graph_edges e ON e.source = a.id
+JOIN graph_nodes b ON e.target = b.id;
+```
+
+## Performance
+
+**Benchmarks (Alpha v0.1.0):**
+
+| Operation | Throughput | Notes |
+|-----------|------------|-------|
+| Node creation | 300K+ nodes/sec | Tested up to 1,000 nodes |
+| Edge creation | 390K+ edges/sec | Tested up to 999 edges |
+| Connectivity check | <1ms | For 1,000 node graphs |
+| Pattern matching | 180K nodes/sec | With WHERE filtering |
+
+**Scalability:** Currently tested up to 1,000 nodes/edges. Larger scale testing planned for v0.2.0.
+
+**Storage:** In-memory with SQLite persistence. Performance depends on available memory and disk I/O.
+
+## Platform Support
+
+### Supported Platforms
+
+| Platform | Architecture | Status | Extension File |
+|----------|--------------|--------|----------------|
+| Linux | x86_64 | ✅ Tested | `libgraph.so` |
+| macOS | x86_64, ARM64 | ⚠️ Builds, limited testing | `libgraph.dylib` |
+| Windows | x86_64 | ⚠️ WSL only | `libgraph.so` |
+
+### Requirements
 
-## Testing
+- **SQLite**: 3.8.0+ compiled with `SQLITE_ENABLE_LOAD_EXTENSION`
+- **glibc**: 2.27+ (Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+)
 
+### Platform-Specific Notes
+
+**macOS:**
 ```bash
-# Build the extension
-make
+# May need to remove quarantine flag
+xattr -d com.apple.quarantine libgraph.dylib
+```
+
+**Windows:**
+- Use WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
+- Native Windows DLL support planned for v0.2.0
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Extension Won't Load
 
-# Run Python examples (all tests should pass)
-cd examples
-python3 simple_graph_example.py
-python3 python_examples.py
+**Problem:** `Error loading extension`
 
-# Expected output: All examples pass with ✅ indicators
+**Solutions:**
+```python
+# Check extension loading is enabled
+conn.enable_load_extension(True)  # Must call before load_extension()
+
+# Use absolute path
+conn.load_extension("/full/path/to/libgraph.so")
+
+# Check file permissions
+# $ chmod +x libgraph.so
 ```
 
-## License
+**Linux:** Ensure `libsqlite3.so` was compiled with `SQLITE_ENABLE_LOAD_EXTENSION`:
+```bash
+sqlite3 -version  # Should show extension support
+```
 
-This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+### Cypher Query Errors
+
+**Problem:** `Parse error in Cypher query`
+
+**Common Issues:**
+```python
+# ❌ Wrong: Single quotes in property values
+"CREATE (p:Person {name: 'Alice'})"  # Fails due to SQL escaping
+
+# ✅ Correct: Double quotes in property values  
+"CREATE (p:Person {name: \"Alice\"})"
+
+# ✅ Alternative: Escape quotes
+'CREATE (p:Person {name: "Alice"})'
+```
+
+### Build Failures
+
+**Problem:** `make: *** No such file or directory`
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+# Install build tools
+sudo apt-get update
+sudo apt-get install build-essential sqlite3 libsqlite3-dev
+
+# Clone and build
+git clone https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph.git
+cd sqlite-graph
+make
+```
+
+### Performance Issues
+
+**Issue:** Slow queries with many nodes
+
+**Tips:**
+- Use labels in MATCH for better performance: `MATCH (p:Person)` vs `MATCH (p)`
+- Add WHERE filters to reduce result sets
+- Consider indexing for future versions (v0.2.0+)
+
+**Need more help?** [Open an issue](https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/issues)
+
+## Documentation
+
+### Essential Reading
+- **[FEATURES.md](FEATURES.md)** - ⭐ Complete feature status and API details
+- **[INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md)** - Detailed installation guide with platform-specific instructions
+- **[ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md)** - Development timeline and planned features
+- **[CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md)** - Version history and changes
+
+### Examples & Tutorials
+- [examples/](examples/) - Working Python code examples
+  - `simple_graph_example.py` - Getting started
+  - `python_examples.py` - Comprehensive examples
+  - `cypher_demo.py` - Cypher query examples
+  - `recommendation_system.py` - Real-world use case
 
 ## Contributing
 
-We welcome contributions! Please check:
+Contributions are welcome! Here's how to get started:
 
-- [FEATURES.md](FEATURES.md) - See what's implemented and what's not
-- [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) - See planned features and timeline
-- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/issues) - Report bugs or request features
+1. **Check existing work:**
+   - [FEATURES.md](FEATURES.md) - What's implemented
+   - [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) - What's planned
+   - [Issues](https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/issues) - Known bugs and feature requests
 
-## Support
+2. **Report bugs:**
+   - Include SQLite version, OS, and extension version
+   - Provide minimal reproduction example
+   - Check if issue already exists
 
-- **Bug Reports**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/agentflare-ai/sqlite-graph/issues)
-- **Feature Requests**: Check [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) first, then open an issue with `[Feature Request]` tag
-- **Questions**: See [FEATURES.md](FEATURES.md) for detailed API documentation
+3. **Request features:**
+   - Check [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) first
+   - Open issue with `[Feature Request]` tag
+   - Describe use case and expected behavior
 
-## Development Roadmap
+4. **Submit code:**
+   - Fork repository
+   - Create feature branch
+   - Add tests for new functionality
+   - Submit pull request with clear description
 
-**Alpha v0.1.0 (Current)**: Core graph operations, basic algorithms
-**v0.2.0 (Q1 2026)**: Full Cypher query execution
-**v0.3.0 (Q2 2026)**: Advanced graph algorithms
-**v0.4.0 (Q3 2026)**: Performance optimization & scale
-**v1.0.0 (2027)**: Production ready with full openCypher compliance
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed guidelines.
 
-See [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) for detailed feature timeline.
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
 
 ---
 
-**Part of the AgentFlare AI ecosystem • Built with SQLite**
-**Alpha Release**: v0.1.0-alpha.0 • Not for production use
+**Part of the AgentFlare AI ecosystem** | Built with SQLite | Version 0.1.0-alpha.0

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From: Jeffrey Jewett <jeffrey.jewett@gmail.com>
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 ### Example 1: Using Cypher Queries
 
-```python
-
-```
-
-### Example 1: Using Cypher Queries
-
 ```python
 import sqlite3
 import json