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FOSS4G NA 2024 - Your API is Not Enough: Delivering Data the Last Mile - Alex Mandel
Manage episode 461965969 series 3234430
Alex Mandel discusses the challenges in geospatial data exchange, emphasizing the importance of effective data delivery and accessibility. Highlights ๐ Many face hurdles in data production, serving, and consumption. ๐ Historical evolution from sneaker net to cloud storage has shaped data sharing. ๐ NASA data is projected to grow exponentially, raising questions about accessibility. ๐งฉ Complex APIs and proprietary formats can hinder data usability. ๐ Search APIs are crucial for navigating vast data catalogs. โ ๏ธ Documentation often lacks clarity, complicating the data retrieval process. โ Community standards should be prioritized to avoid redundant tool development. For more content like this check out www.projectgeospatial.com #GeospatialData #DataAccessibility #FOSS4G2024 #APIs #GeospatialEngineering #DataDelivery #OpenData
362 episodes
Manage episode 461965969 series 3234430
Alex Mandel discusses the challenges in geospatial data exchange, emphasizing the importance of effective data delivery and accessibility. Highlights ๐ Many face hurdles in data production, serving, and consumption. ๐ Historical evolution from sneaker net to cloud storage has shaped data sharing. ๐ NASA data is projected to grow exponentially, raising questions about accessibility. ๐งฉ Complex APIs and proprietary formats can hinder data usability. ๐ Search APIs are crucial for navigating vast data catalogs. โ ๏ธ Documentation often lacks clarity, complicating the data retrieval process. โ Community standards should be prioritized to avoid redundant tool development. For more content like this check out www.projectgeospatial.com #GeospatialData #DataAccessibility #FOSS4G2024 #APIs #GeospatialEngineering #DataDelivery #OpenData
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