Preface

Since its release in March 2002, GeoServer continued to mature and develop into a sophisticated open source web mapping server. It has a feature set that puts it on par with (some will argue that it even beats) the most popular commercial off-the-shelf web mapping servers. The key to a successful open source software project is to have a strong and talented group of developers and a vibrant community of active and engaged users. GeoServer has both of these key ingredients, which is why it is one of the most popular open source web mapping solutions available today. From large organizations such as Great Britain's national mapping agency (Ordnance Survey) handling large volumes of data to simple small-scale community websites, GeoServer ...

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