gis career

How to Grow Your GIS Development Career

At the start of your GIS development career, you will do a lot of research. Whichever the source, format or mode of the materials you use, you end up being a library by yourself.

Using QGIS Layer Styles in GeoServer

GeoServer provides us with the functionality of styling our layers to match our preferences. However, many are the...

Using Free GPS Tools for Mapping

Sometimes we find ourselves lost while traveling. Right? But have you really tried to leverage some of the...
Developer challenges

GIS Development Challenges and Solutions

The GIS development career demands diverse skills like programming, cartography, and spatial navigation, combining art and science. GIS developers play a crucial role in transforming data into visually engaging maps, presenting complex information in a clear and accessible manner
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10 Key Developments that Changed the GIS Industry

In the dynamic landscape of the GIS industry, monumental shifts have occurred. Our exploration of these ten pivotal developments reveals how open-source GIS software, the rise of Web GIS, and the fusion of IoT and machine learning have redefined the GIS industry. These innovations, underpinned by geospatial standards and spatial databases, are propelling the GIS industry into an era where location-based insights are paramount to decision-making. This evolution underscores the GIS industry's central role in driving data-driven innovation across a spectrum of sectors.

9 Essential GIS Skills

We like maps and will continue to like them more. Every day, there are changes in the libraries used for mapping. With most maps being 2D, exploring 3D maps is so much fun and better

Computing MNDWI using Sentinel on GEE

What is MNDWI? Modified Normalized Difference Water Index (MNDWI) is a spectral index used to analyze water bodies...

GIS Week – Geospatial Awareness

As GIS enthusiasts, we all know that it’s one of the most exciting times of the year, the...

Install QGIS 3.4 in Ubuntu 16.04

The month of October, 2018, ushered in the new LTR, QGIS 3.4 “Madeira”. This was a long-awaited version...
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Why are Map Projections so Confusing?

Map projections play a crucial role in cartography and geographic information systems (GIS). However, they often perplex even the most seasoned professionals in the geospatial industry. In most cases, you have to refer back to the documentation and materials to recheck an issue.

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