How Long to Read PostGIS in Action, Third Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read PostGIS in Action, Third Edition?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 7 minutes to read PostGIS in Action, Third Edition by Regina Obe

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

Description

PostGIS in Action, Third Edition shows you how to solve real-world geodata problems. You’ll go beyond basic mapping, and explore custom functions for your applications. Summary In PostGIS in Action, Third Edition you will learn: 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 Querying data from external sources using PostgreSQL Foreign Data Wrappers Optimizing queries for maximum speed Simplifying geometries for greater efficiency PostGIS in Action, Third Edition teaches readers of all levels to write spatial queries for PostgreSQL. You’ll start by exploring vector-, raster-, and topology-based GIS before quickly progressing to analyzing, viewing, and mapping data. This fully updated third edition covers key changes in PostGIS 3.1 and PostgreSQL 13, including parallelization support, partitioned tables, and new JSON functions that help in creating web mapping applications. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology PostGIS is a spatial database extender for PostgreSQL. It offers the features and firepower you need to take on nearly any geodata task. PostGIS lets you create location-aware queries with a few lines of SQL code, then build the backend for mapping, raster analysis, or routing application with minimal effort. About the book PostGIS in Action, Third Edition shows you how to solve real-world geodata problems. You’ll go beyond basic mapping, and explore custom functions for your applications. Inside this fully updated edition, you’ll find coverage of new PostGIS features such as PostGIS Window functions, parallelization of queries, and outputting data for applications using JSON and Vector Tile functions. What's inside Fully revised for PostGIS version 3.1 and PostgreSQL 13 Optimize queries for maximum speed Simplify geometries for greater efficiency Extend PostGIS to web and desktop applications About the reader For readers familiar with relational databases and basic SQL. No prior geodata or GIS experience required. About the author 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 1 What is a spatial database? 2 Spatial data types 3 Spatial reference systems 4 Working with real data 5 Using PostGIS on the desktop 6 Geometry and geography functions 7 Raster functions 8 Spatial relationships PART 2 PUTTING POSTGIS TO WORK 9 Proximity analysis 10 PostGIS TIGER geocoder 11 Geometry and geography processing 12 Raster processing 13 Building and using topologies 14 Organizing spatial data 15 Query performance tuning PART 3 USING POSTGIS WITH OTHER TOOLS 16 Extending PostGIS with pgRouting and procedural languages 17 Using PostGIS in web applications

How long is PostGIS in Action, Third Edition?

PostGIS in Action, Third Edition by Regina Obe is 662 pages long, and a total of 166,824 words.

This makes it 223% the length of the average book. It also has 204% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 11 minutes to read PostGIS in Action, Third Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is PostGIS in Action, Third Edition?

PostGIS in Action, Third Edition 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.

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