Webmapping for Beginners

JavaScript powers most online maps these days. During this evening we’ll cover the two primary mapping libraries D3.js and Leaflet.js . Never written a line of code before? Don’t worry! This workshop is for all skill levels! During the workshop, we create an interactive, online map together taking one step at a time! So bring your laptop to join in.

Content:

• In Leaflet step 1 we will set up the basics to show a standard background map with Leaflet.
• In Leaflet step 2 we will add markers, circles and polygons to our map.
• In Leaflet step 3 we will add a GeoJSON file containing geo-spatial data to our map.
• In D3 step 1 we will set up the basics to show a simple world map with D3.
• In D3 step 2 we will add extra data from a GeoJSON file to our map and style it based on data attributes.
• In D3 step 3 we will add a data-driven legend to our webpage.
• Starring: BFRO sasquatch data - USA

Language: English