Beginning MapServer

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxix

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2. Building MapServer

   Pages 1-14

3. Simple MapServer Examples

   Pages 15-30

4. Creating the Mapping Application

   Pages 31-54

5. Modifying a Map’s Look and Feel

   Pages 55-101

6. Using Query Mode

   Pages 103-166

7. Using Perl MapScript

   Pages 167-186

8. Using Python MapScript

   Pages 187-206

9. Using PHP/MapScript

   Pages 207-229

10. Extending the Capabilities of MapScript with MySQL

    Pages 231-290

11. Utility Programs

    Pages 291-307

12. MapServer Reference

    Pages 309-368

13. Back Matter

    Pages 369-417

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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.

• GIS
• Geoinformationssysteme
• Open Source
• development
• internet applications
• language
• software

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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