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.
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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