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Beginning Mapserver - (Expert's Voice in Open Source) by Bill Kropla (Paperback)

Name: Beginning Mapserver - (Expert's Voice in Open Source) by Bill Kropla (Paperback)
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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.
About the Author: Bill Kropla has almost 20 years of experience working in information technology, and he has spent the last several years steeped in the wireless industry, developing wireless mapping solutions for tracking shipping vehicles.
448 Pages
Computers + Internet, Internet
Series Name: Expert's Voice in Open Source

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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 with the creation of a mapping application. Next, an overview of advanced MapServer features are 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.

About the Author

Bill Kropla has almost 20 years of experience working in information technology, and he has spent the last several years steeped in the wireless industry, developing wireless mapping solutions for tracking shipping vehicles. Bill holds a bachelor's of science degree in physics and a master's degree in electrical engineering and applied mathematics, both from the University of Manitoba, Canada. In addition, he holds an omnibus patent for methods, hardware, and software used in the wireless industry.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.54 Inches (H) x 6.94 Inches (W) x .89 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.54 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 448

Genre: Computers + Internet

Sub-Genre: Internet

Series Title: Expert's Voice in Open Source

Publisher: Apress

Theme: Web Programming

Format: Paperback

Author: Bill Kropla

Language: English

Street Date: August 17, 2005

TCIN: 1011488843

UPC: 9781590594902

Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-6129

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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