QGIS

QGIS (formerly known as Quantum GIS) is a popular open source GIS software application. QGIS can be downloaded for free.

Adding Real-Time Weather Data from OpenWeatherMap: QGIS Python Programming CookBook

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Learn how to add real-time weather data from OpenWeatherMap in QGIS using Python from this section as part of this preview chapter, Creating Dynamic Maps from QGIS Python Programming CookBook.

Bing Aerial Image Service: QGIS Python Programming CookBook

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Learn how to use the Bing Aerial Image Service in QGIS using Python from this section as part of this preview chapter, Creating Dynamic Maps from QGIS Python Programming CookBook.

Using the OpenStreetMap Service: QGIS Python Programming CookBook

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Learn how to use the OpenStreetMap Service in QGIS using Python from this section as part of this preview chapter, Creating Dynamic Maps from QGIS Python Programming CookBook.

Layer Symbols: QGIS Python Programming CookBook

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Learn how to symbolize layers using SVG and pie charts in QGIS using Python from this section as part of this preview chapter, Creating Dynamic Maps from QGIS Python Programming CookBook.

Scale and Layer Visibility: QGIS Python Programming Cookbook

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Learn how to set up scale-dependent layer visibility in QGIS using programming from this section as part of this preview chapter, Creating Dynamic Maps from QGIS Python Programming CookBook.

Map Bookmarks: QGIS Python Programming CookBook

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Learn how to create and navigate to map bookmarks using python in QGIS as part of this preview chapter, Creating Dynamic Maps from QGIS Python Programming CookBook.

Symbolizing Vector and Raster Layers: QGIS Python Programming CookBook

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Learn how to symbolize vector and raster layers in QGIS using programming from this section of the preview chapter, Creating Dynamic Maps from QGIS Python Programming CookBook.

Accessing the Map Canvas, Changing Map Units, and Iterating over Layers

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Learn how how to control an object through the Map Canvas, change map units, and how to loop through map layers in QGIS using Python. From: Creating Dynamic Maps from QGIS Python Programming CookBook takes a look at

Working with Coordinate Reference Systems: Mastering QGIS

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This section of the free chapter preview of Mastering QGIS looks at working with coordinate systems in QGIS.  Mastering QGIS is designed to bring users who want ...

Styling Vector and Raster Data: Mastering QGIS

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This section of the free chapter preview of Mastering QGIS looks at styling vector and raster GIS data in QGIS.  Mastering QGIS is designed to bring ...

Adding Functionality with Plugins: Mastering QGIS

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This section of the free chapter preview of Mastering QGIS looks at using plugins to extend the functionality of QGIS.  Mastering QGIS is designed to bring ...

Composing Maps: Mastering QGIS

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This section of the free chapter preview of Mastering QGIS looks at making maps in QGIS.  Mastering QGIS is designed to bring users who want to go ...

Working with Tables: Mastering QGIS

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This section of the free chapter preview of Mastering QGIS looks at working with tables in QGIS.  Mastering QGIS is designed to bring users who want ...

QGIS Desktop interfaces.

Tour of QGIS: Mastering QGIS

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This section of the free chapter preview of Mastering QGIS covers the graphical user interface components of both QGIS Desktop and QGIS Browser.   Mastering QGIS is ...

QGIS Download and Installation: Mastering QGIS

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This section of the free chapter preview of Mastering QGIS covers downloading and installing QGIS.  Mastering QGIS is designed to bring users ...

Smoothing a line using the Generalize tool in ArcGIS. Image: Esri.

Generalization in GIS

Caitlin Dempsey

Generalization is the method used in GIS to reduce detail in data. Learn about how to generalize GIS data using QGIS, ArcGIS, and other software tools.

Examples of using GIS to bin point location data for South Africa, Nebraska, and Kenya. Source: MapBox

Binning in GIS

Amanda Briney

Binning in GIS helps group data into categories, making it easier to see patterns and densities on maps.

Anita Graser | Profiles from the Geospatial Community

Caitlin Dempsey

Anita Graser, a prominent figure in open source GIS, authored "Learning QGIS 2.0". She shares insights on her GIS journey and the future trends in open source GIS.

QGIS 2.0 Released

Caitlin Dempsey

A new release of QGIS, the popular open source GIS software has officially been released.  Each version receives a name ...

Quantum GIS Desktop.

QGIS: Introducing the Quantum GIS Ecosystem

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Anita Graser provides an introduction to the desktop, web, and mobile capabilities of the open source GIS software, QGIS in this guest article.

Getting Started With QGIS: Open Source GIS

Caitlin Dempsey

Quantum GIS is an open source GIS desktop software more popularly known as QGIS.  QGIS 1.0 was first released in ...

QGIS on a laptop. Image: Caitlin Dempsey

GIS on the Mac

Caitlin Dempsey

One of the most popular options for running GIS software directly within the Macintosh OS environment is QGIS.

How to Go from GIS Novice to Pro without Spending a Dime

Sid Feygin

I have only taken one formal course in GIS; however, I consider myself a confident practitioner of the software and ...