referencenodes
Referencenodes are a type of node used in some graph-based data models to represent a handle or alias to another object rather than carrying substantial payload themselves. A referencenode typically includes a reference field that identifies a target node, along with optional metadata such as reference type, label, or weight. The core idea is to introduce indirection: many referencenodes can point to the same target, and a single target can be reached through multiple references.
In practice, a referencenode is a lightweight construct that stores an identifier or pointer to its target.
Common operations include creating a referencenode to a target, resolving or dereferencing to obtain the actual
Referencenodes appear in contexts such as knowledge graphs, content management systems, ORM and data-mapping layers, and