{"product_id":"9781785286575","title":"Mastering OpenLayers 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate powerful applications with the most robust open source web mapping library using this advanced guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop responsive and platform-independent web mapping applications with OpenLayers 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the key points of creating great applications with native JavaScript through the step-by-step examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the use of the library, from compiling custom builds to developing a complete WebGIS application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for front-end developers with basic understanding of JavaScript and GIS concepts, and preferably for those who are familiar with the fundamentals of OpenLayers 3. You might have never used OpenLayers 3 as a seasoned JavaScript developer. If this is the case and you are eager to learn web mapping, this book will definitely set you on the right track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the advanced functionality of the OpenLayers 3 library effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement the library in your application, shaping it to your needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage layers and the layer stack dynamically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate not only stunning but also accurate thematic maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtend OpenLayers 3 with your own custom classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop mobile-friendly web mapping applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake stunning effects with canvas manipulation, or visualize point clouds with WebGL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate third-party applications, and create custom builds that completely satisfy your needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpenLayers 3 allows you to create stunning web mapping and WebGIS applications. It uses modern, cutting edge browser technologies. It is written with Closure Library, enabling you to build browser-independent applications without painful debugging ceremonies, which even have some limited fallback options for older browsers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this guide, you will be introduced to the world of advanced web mapping and WebGIS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst, you will be introduced to the advanced features and functionalities available in OpenLayers 3. Next, you will be taken through the key points of creating custom applications with OpenLayers 3. You will then learn how to create the web mapping application of yours (or your company's) dream with this open source, expense-free, yet very powerful library. We'll also show you how to make amazing looking thematic maps and create great effects with canvas manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this book, you will have a strong command of web mapping and will be well on your way to creating amazing applications using OpenLayers 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an advanced guide packed with comprehensive examples, and it concentrates on the advanced parts of OpenLayers 3 and JavaScript. It intentionally skips the basic and well-known methodologies, but discusses the hard-to-understand ones in great detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Packt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47169733820656,"sku":"9781785286575","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781785286575_p0.jpg?v=1763728458","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781785286575","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}