Beginning MapServer : Open Source GIS Development

Beginning MapServer : Open Source GIS Development

Author
Bill Kropla
Publication Year
2005
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Computer Science

Beginning MapServer: Open Source GIS Development is the first book of its kind. It offers a comprehensive introduction to MapServer, the development platform for integrating mapping technology into Internet applications. You'll learn how to build and extend dynamic applications using popular languages like PHP, Perl, and Python. After a thorough introduction to installation and configuration, you'll uncover basic MapServer topics and examples. You'll also learn about advanced MapServer features, and how to query and incorporate dynamic data into your application. The book culminates with the creation of an actual mapping application.


Keywords: Professional and Applied Computing / GIS / Geoinformationssysteme / Open Source / Development / Internet applications / Language / Software