[Geoserver-users] Getting started with GeoServer - Are there any frameworks to easily create an interactive mapping application?

Mark_Volz · November 18, 2019, 5:54pm

Hello,

I am considering possibly using GeoServer to host an interactive mapping application. I have a few newbie questions regarding GeoServer:

First,

My understanding is that GeoServer runs on Java, however Java from Oracle is no longer free to use. I heard of the Open JDK project. However, I am not sure which version I should use for a Windows 64 bit environment. Could someone let me know which version I should use?

Second,

Is there any application frameworks out there, and somewhat easy to follow instructions to create a general interactive mapping application. Some of the tools that my current application has (not that I am expecting everything) include the following tools:

· Measure length and area.

· Print.

· Identify.

· Link to Google Street view.

· Select and Buffer Select tools (this one I am not sure if anyone uses).

· Layer Switcher (several vector layers can be turned on or off), the user also has a list of 16 different backgrounds.

· Search land owners by name or parcel identification number.

· Coordinate display.

Third,

Is there any application framework, and easy to follow instructions on how to create a simple mobile application. Obviously, the mobile application will have far fewer functions than the desktop version.

Fourth,

I am also interested in creating a secure interactive web editing map. Users will only really need to add points, a house number, and perhaps add some comments. This will be a very low use application so I would like to avoid installing a DBMS if I can. For example, I would prefer using spatial lite to run the web editing application.

My Background:

· I have played around with GeoServer in the past. I think the web administration page is easy to use (Good job!).

· I have some experience with Postgres and PostGIS. However, if I can avoid it I would prefer to not install the DBMS to run a web editing application.

· I can somewhat follow the instructions on OpenLayers. However, there are hundreds of tools to choose from so it is difficult to know where to begin. I would prefer instead to start with a working general purpose interactive map then customize it as needed.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Mark Volz, GISP

Fernando_Mino · November 18, 2019, 6:23pm

Hello,

I am considering possibly using GeoServer to host an interactive mapping application. I have a few newbie questions regarding GeoServer:

First,

My understanding is that GeoServer runs on Java, however Java from Oracle is no longer free to use. I heard of the Open JDK project. However, I am not sure which version I should use for a Windows 64 bit environment. Could someone let me know which version I should use?

Second,

Is there any application frameworks out there, and somewhat easy to follow instructions to create a general interactive mapping application. Some of the tools that my current application has (not that I am expecting everything) include the following tools:

· Measure length and area.

· Print.

· Identify.

· Link to Google Street view.

· Select and Buffer Select tools (this one I am not sure if anyone uses).

· Layer Switcher (several vector layers can be turned on or off), the user also has a list of 16 different backgrounds.

· Search land owners by name or parcel identification number.

· Coordinate display.

Third,

Is there any application framework, and easy to follow instructions on how to create a simple mobile application. Obviously, the mobile application will have far fewer functions than the desktop version.

Fourth,

I am also interested in creating a secure interactive web editing map. Users will only really need to add points, a house number, and perhaps add some comments. This will be a very low use application so I would like to avoid installing a DBMS if I can. For example, I would prefer using spatial lite to run the web editing application.

My Background:

· I have played around with GeoServer in the past. I think the web administration page is easy to use (Good job!).

· I have some experience with Postgres and PostGIS. However, if I can avoid it I would prefer to not install the DBMS to run a web editing application.

· I can somewhat follow the instructions on OpenLayers. However, there are hundreds of tools to choose from so it is difficult to know where to begin. I would prefer instead to start with a working general purpose interactive map then customize it as needed.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Mark Volz, GISP

Fernando_Mino · November 18, 2019, 6:31pm

Hello,

I am considering possibly using GeoServer to host an interactive mapping application. I have a few newbie questions regarding GeoServer:

First,

My understanding is that GeoServer runs on Java, however Java from Oracle is no longer free to use. I heard of the Open JDK project. However, I am not sure which version I should use for a Windows 64 bit environment. Could someone let me know which version I should use?

Second,

Is there any application frameworks out there, and somewhat easy to follow instructions to create a general interactive mapping application. Some of the tools that my current application has (not that I am expecting everything) include the following tools:

· Measure length and area.

· Print.

· Identify.

· Link to Google Street view.

· Select and Buffer Select tools (this one I am not sure if anyone uses).

· Layer Switcher (several vector layers can be turned on or off), the user also has a list of 16 different backgrounds.

· Search land owners by name or parcel identification number.

· Coordinate display.

Third,

Is there any application framework, and easy to follow instructions on how to create a simple mobile application. Obviously, the mobile application will have far fewer functions than the desktop version.

Fourth,

I am also interested in creating a secure interactive web editing map. Users will only really need to add points, a house number, and perhaps add some comments. This will be a very low use application so I would like to avoid installing a DBMS if I can. For example, I would prefer using spatial lite to run the web editing application.

My Background:

· I have played around with GeoServer in the past. I think the web administration page is easy to use (Good job!).

· I have some experience with Postgres and PostGIS. However, if I can avoid it I would prefer to not install the DBMS to run a web editing application.

· I can somewhat follow the instructions on OpenLayers. However, there are hundreds of tools to choose from so it is difficult to know where to begin. I would prefer instead to start with a working general purpose interactive map then customize it as needed.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Mark Volz, GISP

jive · November 20, 2019, 12:05am

Adding a few clarifications/links into the mix:

Java is free and open source. Oracle locked its enterprise distribution but you can use OpenJDK for free as always .

Please download and install Windows 64 bits Hotspot version from:

https://adoptopenjdk.net/

To add to this answer OpenJDK is now the “lead” distribution of Java where development happens (before being picked up by Oracle, RedHat, AdoptJDK and others). We recommend the use of OpenJDK 8, there is some more geoserver information here: Java Considerations

aside: docs.geoesrver.org certificate expired so you will get a warning.

Is there any application frameworks out there, and somewhat easy to follow instructions to create a general interactive mapping application. Some of the tools that my current application has (not that I am expecting everything)

You may also be interested in some frameworks built on top of open layers of which there are several: web development list

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Jody

Phil_Scadden · November 20, 2019, 10:40pm

Or if you prefer leafletjs (I do), then look at the examples there. https://leafletjs.com/examples.html

Things from geoserver come in as leaflet tile layers.

···

Adding a few clarifications/links into the mix:

Java is free and open source. Oracle locked its enterprise distribution but you can use OpenJDK for free as always .

Please download and install Windows 64 bits Hotspot version from:

https://adoptopenjdk.net/

To add to this answer OpenJDK is now the “lead” distribution of Java where development happens (before being picked up by Oracle, RedHat, AdoptJDK and others). We recommend the use of OpenJDK 8, there is some more geoserver information here: Java Considerations

aside: docs.geoesrver.org certificate expired so you will get a warning.

Is there any application frameworks out there, and somewhat easy to follow instructions to create a general interactive mapping application. Some of the tools that my current application has (not that I am expecting everything)

You may also be interested in some frameworks built on top of open layers of which there are several: web development list

–

Jody

Jonathan · November 23, 2019, 1:37pm

Hi Mark,

Is there any application frameworks out there, and somewhat easy to follow instructions to create a general interactive mapping application.

Lots. It’s old now (2012) but to give you an idea:

http://geotux.tuxfamily.org/index.php/en/geo-blogs/item/291-comparacion-clientes-web-v6

Some are fairly bare-metal, others are an entire easy-start package. Which one is for you? That requires lots of hands-on testing.

Googling around for “comparison javascript mapping frameworks” would be a good start.

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On 2019-11-18 17:54, Mark Volz wrote:

Hello,

I am considering possibly using GeoServer to host an interactive mapping application.   I have a few newbie questions regarding GeoServer:

First,
My understanding is that GeoServer runs on Java, however Java from Oracle is no longer free to use.  I heard of the Open JDK project.  However, I am not sure which version I should use for a Windows 64 bit environment.  Could someone let me know which version I should use?

Second,
Is there any application frameworks out there, and somewhat easy to follow instructions to create a general interactive mapping application.  Some of the tools that my current application has (not that I am expecting everything) include the following tools:

*         Measure length and area.

*         Print.

*         Identify.

*         Link to Google Street view.

*         Select and Buffer Select tools  (this one I am not sure if anyone uses).

*         Layer Switcher (several vector layers can be turned on or off), the user also has a list of 16 different backgrounds.

*         Search land owners by name or parcel identification number.

*         Coordinate display.

Third,
Is there any application framework, and easy to follow instructions on how to create a simple mobile application.  Obviously, the mobile application will have far fewer functions than the desktop version.

Fourth,
I am also interested in creating a secure interactive web editing map.  Users will only really need to add points, a house number, and perhaps add some comments.  This will be a very low use application so I would like to avoid installing a DBMS if I can.  For example, I would prefer using spatial lite to run the web editing application.

My Background:

*         I have played around with GeoServer in the past.  I think the web administration page is easy to use (Good job!).

*         I have some experience with Postgres and PostGIS.  However, if I can avoid it I would prefer to not install the DBMS to run a web editing application.

*         I can somewhat follow the instructions on OpenLayers.  However, there are hundreds of tools to choose from so it is difficult to know where to begin.  I would prefer instead to start with a working general purpose interactive map then customize it as needed.

Thanks!

Sincerely,
Mark Volz, GISP

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