Beginning MapServer Open Source GIS Development
Title:
Beginning MapServer Open Source GIS Development
Author:
Kropla, Bill. author.
ISBN:
9781430200536
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Physical Description:
448 p. online resource.
Contents:
Building MapServer -- Simple MapServer Examples -- Creating the Mapping Application -- Modifying a Map’s Look and Feel -- Using Query Mode -- Using Perl MapScript -- Using Python MapScript -- Using PHP/MapScript -- Extending the Capabilities of MapScript with MySQL -- Utility Programs -- MapServer Reference.
Abstract:
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.
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Electronic Access:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-0053-6