Python geospatial development : learn to build sophisticated mapping applications from scratch using Python tools for geospatial development

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 develope...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Westra, Erik
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Birmingham : Packt Pub., 2013.
Edition2nd ed.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781782161530
1782161538
9781680153620
1680153625
9781782161523
Physical Description1 online resource (viii, 488 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color)

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Table of Contents:
  • Geospatial development using Python
  • GIS
  • Python libraries for geospatial development
  • Sources of geospatial data
  • Working with geospatial data in Python
  • GIS in database
  • Working with spatial data
  • Using Python and Mapnik to generate maps
  • Putting it all toghether : a complete mapping system
  • ShapeEditor : implementing list view, import, and export
  • ShapeEditor : selecting and editing features.