What this book covers

Over the course of 12 chapters, this book will take you from data input and output, through data management and analysis, to creating print and web output, as well as extending QGIS.

Chapter 1, Data Input and Output, covers loading and saving data with special instructions for trickier formats, batch conversions, and databases.

Chapter 2, Data Management, describes the basic manipulation of attributes, indexes, and queries to make the use of your data more efficient.

Chapter 3, Common Data Preprocessing Steps, deals with converting data into the formats you need for analysis, including vector to and from raster, transitioning through different types of vectors, and cutting your data to just the important areas.

Chapter 4, Data Exploration, explores methods for visualizing and understanding the information in your data.

Chapter 5, Classic Vector Analysis, shows the QGIS way of performing traditional analysis methods of vector layers.

Chapter 6, Network Analysis, dives into the methods for analyzing routes and networks.

Chapter 7, Raster Analysis I, covers raster analysis that is primarily related to topography and hydrology.

Chapter 8, Raster Analysis II, covers common raster analysis methods and introduces more advanced multispectral and classification data handling.

Chapter 9, QGIS and the Web, explores the use of live data from the Web and how to put up your own web map based on a QGIS project.

Chapter 10, Cartography Tips, reveals advanced tips and tricks to get the most out of the cartographic tools in QGIS.

Chapter 11, Extending QGIS, shows you how to take QGIS beyond the out-of-the-box features with plugins, customization, and add-on tools.

Chapter 12, Up and Coming, hints at the future with cutting-edge plugins and how to participate in the future development of QGIS.