WebGIS Application Development
Build an enterprise GIS portal to meet your organization's geospatial data needs. Learn to develop and deploy a powerful, custom GIS solution.
Course Content
WebGIS Application Development is an intermediate-level Udemy course taught by GIS Simplified. It runs 5h 40m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 22 reviews, with 68 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published May 2024.
Looking to build interactive web GIS applications? Join our comprehensive online training course and unlock the power of geospatial technology on the web!
Who Should Attend?
- GIS Enthusiasts: Ready to expand your skills and delve into WebGIS development?
- Developers: Enhance your skillset by adding robust GIS capabilities to your projects.
Prerequisites:
- Bachelor's degree (any field) with a passion for GIS and application development.
- Familiarity with basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with a foundational understanding of GIS fundamentals.
What You'll Learn:
- Develop your own WebGIS application: Master the creation of custom web mapping applications with standard GIS functionalities.
- Open-Source Software Setup: Learn to install and configure essential open-source GIS software, including PostgreSQL, GeoServer, and OpenLayers.
- OpenLayers Expertise: Gain a detailed understanding of OpenLayers, a powerful JavaScript library for web mapping.
- Practical WebGIS Development: Engage in hands-on coding and development to build a fully functional WebGIS portal.
Course Content:
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript Fundamentals: A refresher and application of core web technologies.
- PostgreSQL & PostGIS: Installation and configuration of PostgreSQL and PostGIS for robust spatial data management.
- GeoServer: Setting up and configuring GeoServer to publish geospatial data.
- OpenLayers Mastery: In-depth exploration of OpenLayers for interactive map creation.
- WebGIS Portal Development: Practical exercises in building a complete WebGIS application.
Training Outcome:
Upon completion, you'll have a fully functional WebGIS application running on your computer, featuring:
- User-Friendly Interface: Home, Pan, Zoom, and Layer Switcher for intuitive map navigation.
- Enhanced Data Exploration: Legend View, Search, Feature Info, Measure Length & Area.
- Advanced Data Analysis: Attribute Query, Spatial Query, and web-based spatial editing.
This course is designed for anyone eager to learn how to develop web-based geographic information systems (GIS) applications using modern technologies. You'll learn to leverage web mapping libraries like OpenLayers to display and interact with spatial data directly in a web browser.
The course combines engaging lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Join us on this exciting journey to create powerful web GIS applications!
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