Why GIS Developers Should Learn Java Script.

I have been focusing on Python and R for a while, now it is time to shift gears and talk about something else that is equally exciting in the geospatial community as it also holds the same relevancy together with Python for spatial analysis which is Javascript.

It is now essential to use JavaScript when creating dynamic, web-based geospatial applications. The ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Leaflet, and OpenLayers are some of the robust libraries that enable developers to work with the browser to generate dynamic maps and do real-time spatial analysis. JavaScript will play a significant role in the development of geospatial technology because of its versatility, which not only improves the user experience but also enables seamless interaction with a variety of geospatial online services.

I will continue on Javascript for a while as we look at different aspects from web mapping libraries to, its strong API and other geospatial analysis tools, and how it can complement your existing Python and R workflows.

What is JavaScript

JavaScript (JS) is a first-class programming language that is lightweight and interpreted, sometimes known as just-in-time compilation. Although it is most commonly used as the scripting language for Web pages, it is also used in a variety of non-browser settings, including…