Who this book is for

This book is great for developers who are interested in adding a simple contact map embedded in their websites as well as for those who wish to develop real-world complex GIS applications. It is also for those who want to create map-based info graphics, such as heat maps, from their geo-related data. It's assumed that you will have some experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript already, and also experience in simple concepts related to GIS and prior knowledge of some GIS servers or services.

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