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Mastering QGIS - Second Edition
2016-09-30
Luigi Pirelli
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Paolo Corti
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Richard Smith Jr., GISP
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Kurt Menke, GISP
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John Van Hoesen, GISP
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Dive into advanced GIS techniques with 'Mastering QGIS,' a comprehensive guide that teaches you how to leverage the full capabilities of the open-source GIS software QGIS. Through practical examples, you'll advance your skills from the fundamentals to professional levels by developing plugins, automating workflows, and mastering data visualization. What this Book will help me do Create comprehensive spatial databases to organize and analyze GIS data effectively. Master advanced styling techniques for professional-quality map presentation. Process vector and raster data, including preparing and analyzing data for specific use cases. Integrate Python scripting to automate GIS data workflows and extend QGIS functionality. Develop custom QGIS plugins to tailor the software to your projects and needs. Author(s) Kurt Menke, GISP, along with co-authors recognized as experts in GIS, share their extensive experience with QGIS. They bring a practical approach aimed at GIS professionals seeking deeper software mastery. Who is it for? This book is ideal for GIS professionals, students, and analysts intending to elevate their QGIS competency. Whether you're looking to switch from proprietary GIS tools or enhance your open-source skillset, this resource provides the expertise required to excel in your field. |
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Learn effective and scalable database design techniques in a SQL Server environment. Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation covers everything from design logic that business users will understand, all the way to the physical implementation of the design in a SQL Server database. Grounded in best practices and a solid understanding of the underlying theory, authors Louis Davidson, Kevin Kline, Scott Klein, and Kurt Windisch show how to 'get it right' in SQL Server database design and lay a solid groundwork for the future use of valuable business data. Solid foundation in best practices and relational theory Maximize SQL Server features to enhance security, performance, scalability Thorough treatment from conceptual design to an effective, physical implementation What you'll learn Develop conceptual models of client data using interviews and client documentation Normalize data models to enhance scalability and the long term use of valuable data Translate conceptual models into high-performing SQL Server databases Secure and protect the integrity of data as part of meeting regulatory requirements Take full advantage of new SQL Server features such as the spatial datatype, XML support, transparent data encryption, and more Create effective indexing to speed query performance Who this book is for Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation is designed for programmers of all types who want to use SQL Server 2008 to store data. Rookie database programmers will find a complete course on the fundamentals of database design that includes conceptual designs and physical implementation. Seasoned veterans will find many tips and tricks for implementing database systems that will be well worth the time invested in reading this book. |
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