Beginning MapServer
Subtitle: Open Source GIS Development (Expert's Voice in Open Source)
Publisher: Apress
Published: August 22, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 448
ISBN-13: 9781590594902
Subjects: Geographical information systems (GIS); Other software packages; Internet - Web Site Design; Computers; Computer - Internet; Computer Books: Web Programming; Programming Languages - General; Open source software; Internet - General; Programming - General; Computers / Programming / Software Development; Geographic information systems
Description: Beginning MapServer is a comprehensive introduction to MapServer, an Open Source geographic information systems (GIS) development platform used for integrating mapping technology into internet applications. After a thorough dissertation on installation and configuration, readers are guided through basic MapServer topics and examples, culminating in the creation of a mapping application. Next, an overview of advanced MapServer features is offered, showing readers how to query and incorporate dynamic data into the application, and use popular Open Source languages such as PHP, Perl and Python to extend their MapServer-driven applications.