Appendix A. Additional resources
This appendix includes links to resources useful for PostGIS users of all walks of life. We’ve mentioned some of these links in previous chapters, but they’re also listed here for easy reference.
The best sources of timely information and tutorials are the various planet sites. The following ones are most relevant to PostGIS:
- Planet PostGIS (http://planet.postgis.net)—Many PostGIS bloggers hang out and are aggregated here. You’ll learn about upcoming features, learn how to use and install them, find commentary, hear first-hand from core PostGIS developers, and more.
- Planet OSGeo (http://planet.osgeo.org)—You’ll find many bloggers working on various OSGeo projects here. Many of the core PostGIS developers are aggregated here, as well as on Planet PostGIS. You’ll also find content about related projects such as MapServer, QGIS, MapGuide, and GeoServer.
- Planet PostgreSQL (http://planet.postgresql.org)—Many bloggers working with PostgreSQL come here. You’ll find many of the core PostgreSQL developers blogging and sharing details of new features and security updates. You’ll also find PostgreSQL power users discussing tricks for getting the most out of PostgreSQL.