JavaScript Frameworks for the Geospatial Web - Change is Here, Part Four

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JavaScript Frameworks for the Geospatial Web - Change is Here, Part Four

My previous blog provided an introduction to the current state of JavaScript Frameworks.  The geospatial world adds a series of factors to consider while evaluating use of any particular Framework.  Because of ESRI’s dominant position in the world of GIS, its technology choices must be taken into consideration.  The ESRI framework for web mapping, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, makes heavy use of Dojo Toolkit - ESRI explains why here.  There are no plans to re-write the JavaScript API to replace Dojo with another toolkit or framework.  A wonderful presentation of ESRI’s use of other frameworks, in conjunction with Dojo, and viewpoints related to JavaScript Frameworks within the geospatial context was presented by David Bouwman and Mike Juniper at the 2015 ESRI Developer’s Summit (available here).

 

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“Mock Interview Day” for Students at SIUE, Tips for Improvement

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“Mock Interview Day” for Students at SIUE, Tips for Improvement

I received my bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), and I regularly participate in my alma mater events to help the school and its students. A good learning experience for those who participate, SIUE’s “mock interview day” is an opportunity for students to gain an understanding for what it would be like to be interviewed for a job position. 

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Cinco De Mayo Presentation at West Virginia GIS Conference

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Cinco De Mayo Presentation at West Virginia GIS Conference

GeoDecisions Director Nate Reck explained why GIS is a perfect fit for state and local governments to plan projects and share those plans with stakeholders and the public during the 2016 West Virginia GIS Conference on May 5 at West Virginia University. GeoDecisions has worked with numerous state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and regional planning organizations (RPOs) to help manage their improvement plan programs, using GIS as the key piece to help define and manage those programs.

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A Full Cycle of Water Solutions in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

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A Full Cycle of Water Solutions in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

GeoDecisions and its parent company, Gannett Fleming, provide geospatial information technology, engineering, and construction support for partner organizations throughout Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Situated in the eastern part of the Keystone State between Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and New York City, Lehigh County is a region rich with water resources.

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