There is a slow and steady move from geospatial software providers as they move their focus from the end-user to the third party developer. More tools are available than ever. Developer conferences are growing. Demand for industry focused or custom solutions is growing as easy-to-use websites change end-user expectations. Editors Joe Francica and Adena Schutzberg explore how this sea change will impact the geospatial marketplace.
[podcast: "071211_don.mp3"]- 2008 ESRI Developer Summit
- ESRI Developer Network
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- Podcast: GITA Event Speaks to Next Generation of Practitioners and Software (Directions Media Podcast)
- DMTI Spatial
- DMTI Spatial Location Hub
- Rodney Jackson of Central Piedmont Community College on A Very Spatial Podcast
- Geography 485: "GIS Programming and Customization" (Penn State Online Course)