Python Geospatial Development - Second Edition

Westra, Erik

ISBN 10: 178216152X / ISBN 13: 9781782161523

Published by Packt Publishing, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Python Geospatial Development - Second Edition
• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178216152X
• ISBN 13: 9781782161523
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This is a tutorial style book that will teach usage of Python tools for GIS using simple practical examples and then show you how to build a complete mapping application from scratch. The book assumes basic knowledge of Python. No knowledge of Open Source GIS is required. Experienced Python developers who want to learn about geospatial concepts, work with geospatial data, solve spatial problems, and build map-based applications. This book will be useful those who want to get up to speed with Open Source GIS in order to build GIS applications or integrate Geo-Spatial features into their existing applications.

About the Author

Erik Westra

Erik Westra has been a professional software developer for over 25 years, and has worked almost exclusively in Python for the past decade. Erik's early interest in graphical user-interface design led to the development of one of the most advanced urgent courier dispatch systems used by messenger and courier companies worldwide. In recent years, Erik has been involved in the design and implementation of systems matching seekers and providers of goods and services across a range of geographical areas. This work has included the creation of real-time geocoders and map-based views of constantly changing data. Erik is based in New Zealand, and works for companies worldwide.