A modern GIS stack consists of different layers that together form a powerful, scalable system. Understand the components and how they work together.
A modern GIS stack consists of different layers that together form a powerful, scalable system. Understand the components and how they work together.
Storage and management of geographic data
Vector and raster data storage, spatial indexing, queries, topological validation, version control.
Publishing and distributing geo-services
WMS, WFS, WMTS services, tile generation, styling (SLD/SE), feature filtering, transformations.
Access to functionality via APIs
CRUD operations, geocoding, routing, spatial analyses, authentication, rate limiting.
Frontend applications for end users
Interactive maps, search, filter, editing, measuring, printing, dashboards.
Powerful tools for analysis and data prep
Complex analyses, data cleaning, cartography, geoprocessing, plugin development.
GeoApps combines all layers into one integrated platform: PostGIS database, GeoServer services, modern REST APIs, and a React/Next.js frontend built on OpenLayers. Plus QGIS support for power users.
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