How Long to Read PostGIS in Action

How Long Does it Take to Read PostGIS in Action?

It takes the average reader 10 hours to read PostGIS in Action by Regina O. Obe

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Summary PostGIS in Action, Second Edition teaches readers of all levels to write spatial queries that solve real-world problems. It first gives you a background in vector-, raster-, and topology-based GIS and then quickly moves into analyzing, viewing, and mapping data. This second edition covers PostGIS 2.0 and 2.1 series, PostgreSQL 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3 features, and shows you how to integrate with other GIS tools. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Book Processing data tied to location and topology requires specialized know-how. PostGIS is a free spatial database extender for PostgreSQL, every bit as good as proprietary software. With it, you can easily create location-aware queries in just a few lines of SQL code and build the back end for a mapping, raster analysis, or routing application with minimal effort. PostGIS in Action, Second Edition teaches you to solve real-world geodata problems. It first gives you a background in vector-, raster-, and topology-based GIS and then quickly moves into analyzing, viewing, and mapping data. You'll learn how to optimize queries for maximum speed, simplify geometries for greater efficiency, and create custom functions for your own applications. You'll also learn how to apply your existing GIS knowledge to PostGIS and integrate with other GIS tools. Familiarity with relational database and GIS concepts is helpful but not required. What's Inside An introduction to spatial databases Geometry, geography, raster, and topology spatial types, functions, and queries Applying PostGIS to real-world problems Extending PostGIS to web and desktop applications Updated for PostGIS 2.x and PostgreSQL 9.x About the Authors Regina Obe and Leo Hsu are database consultants and authors. Regina is a member of the PostGIS core development team and the Project Steering Committee. Table of Contents PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO POSTGIS What is a spatial database? Spatial data types Spatial reference system considerations Working with real data Using PostGIS on the desktop Geometry and geography functions Raster functions PostGIS TIGER geocoder Geometry relationships PART 2 PUTTING POSTGIS TO WORK Proximity analysis Geometry and geography processing Raster processing Building and using topologies Organizing spatial data Query performance tuning PART 3 USING POSTGIS WITH OTHER TOOLS Extending PostGIS with pgRouting and procedural languages Using PostGIS in web applications

How long is PostGIS in Action?

PostGIS in Action by Regina O. Obe is 600 pages long, and a total of 150,000 words.

This makes it 202% the length of the average book. It also has 183% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read PostGIS in Action Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 39 minutes to read PostGIS in Action aloud.

What Reading Level is PostGIS in Action?

PostGIS in Action is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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