Businesses Using Open Source GIS
Businesses are using open source GIS software, finding that there are a lot of benefits along the way.
GIS and SQL
One way to leverage the power of GIS as a data service and analytical tool is to better integrate relational database capabilities.
What is PostGIS?
PostGIS is an Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) compliant software used as an extender for PostgreSQL, which is a form of object-relational database. While PostGIS is free and open source, it is used in both commercial (e.g., ArcGIS) and open source software (e.g., QGIS).
Using Identification Tiles Technology to Serve Maps
You can save a lot of resources by implementing identification tiles technology which enables you to host your map on a standard and static website with using a map server.
How to Go from GIS Novice to Pro without Spending a Dime
I have only taken one formal course in GIS; however, I consider myself a confident practitioner of the software and am constantly learning more despite … Read more
Making Maps
The Chicago Tribune has a five-part series on making maps using PostGIS, TileMill, Mapnik and Google Maps.