Chapter 7. Working with Spatial Data
In this chapter we will apply and build on the knowledge we have gained in previous chapters to create a hypothetical web application called DISTAL (Distance-based Identification of Shorelines, Towns And Lakes). In the process of building this application, we will learn the following:
Working with substantial amounts of geospatial data stored in a database
Performing complex spatial database queries
Dealing with accurate distance-based calculations and limiting queries by distance
Reviewing and improving a geospatial application's design and implementation
Handling usability, quality, and performance issues
