[okfn-labs] Open Source Framework storing Geodata

Tue Apr 16 09:55:02 UTC 2013

CKAN could be a reaonsable fit there: http://ckan.org/ -
https://github.com/okfn/ckan

It is python based rather than PHP.

Rufus

On 16 April 2013 10:26, Alex Corbi <a.corbi at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear members of the OKF-Labs,
>
> I discovered the OKF and the OKF-Labs some weeks ago and since then i am
> thinking on the possibility on contributing by developing an open source
> framework for storing geolocated data, the idea would be basically a project
> composed by following elements:
>
> - Backend for storing data in a database, the stored data would be something
> like POIs with some metadata assigned ( Title, description, tags,
> gps-coords...). I thought using PHP, some framework like Symphony....
>
> - Easy-to-use RESTFull API to upload and retrieve the data. Define basic set
> of methods.
>
> - Source code for the upload and retrieval of data on the most common
> languages and platforms ( Javascript, OSX/iOS, java/Android)
>
> - The framework should be generic so anyone could use it as a starting point
> and be able to setup really quick and be able to start uploading data asap,
> then develop client apps that will display the data.
>
> Te reason i am writing to you is that i would like to ask if you guys know
> if there is something like that are implemented so i do not try to reinvent
> the wheel.
>
> Thanks in advance for the time,
>
> regards,
>
> Alex Corbi.
>
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