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Best Advice For a GIS Developer

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In most cases, a GIS developer also plays the role of a GIS analyst; analyzing spatial data from all breadths.
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5 Popular GIS Software Solutions to Use

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In this article, we will introduce you to some of the top GIS software options available and provide an overview of their features
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Create a web map in R using Leaflet JS

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Today, we will create a web map of Kenyan wards showcasing dummy electoral results. To also demonstrate a few functionalities.
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Which is the best free mapping software? (Online)

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In this post, we explore the best free mapping software (online) in the market today. Find out which one is the best one for you!
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GIS and Sustainable Development Goals

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In September 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which includes 17 Sustainable Development...
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What are the Benefits of Using a Shapefile?

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A Shapefile is an essential component for anyone who works with geographic data. This article will explain what...
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Using the Normalized Difference Moisture Index

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One of the easiest methods of agricultural remote sensing is the use of the Normalized Difference Moisture Index...
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GIS News: Free Geospatial Software for Nonprofits

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Esri Puts Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative on the Map Esri is the global leader in Geospatial software and...
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The Sudden Rise of Precision Agriculture

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Precision Agriculture (PA) is the science of improving crop yields and supporting management decisions using high-tech sensors and...
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Forest cover assessment using GEE

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In the recently released KFS report of 2021 – the National Forest Resources Assessment Report 2021 – Kenya...
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GIS NEWS THIS WEEK-ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Esri Renews NTIS Partnership Supporting White House Priorities with Access to Geographic Data The Biden administration has prioritized...
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Calculating area changes using NDWI

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In 2020, Lake Baringo, in Kenya, burst into the international limelight. Like bees let loose from a beehive,...
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