Web Mapping & Analysis

Introduction

Dani Arribas-Bel

Today

  • Anatomy of the Web Map
  • Overview
  • Logistics

Anatomy of the Web Map

Building blocks of a web map

  • (Geo-)Data
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • (Effective and beautiful) Design

(Geo-)Data

“Data graphics visually display measured quantities by means of the combined use of points, lines, a coordinate system, numbers, symbols, words, shading, and color”

The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. Edward R. Tufte

Hardware

Software

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Design
url

Overview

Content

- W1 Introduction & Context

- W2-4: Data Backends

- W5: Assignment I

- W6-8: Frontend Topics

- W9: Dashboards

- W10: Technology Gallery

Assessment

  • Two pieces of coursework (50%/50%)
  • Equivalent to 2,500 words each
  • Due on W-6 and W-11
  • Description in lectures + lab clinics

Logistics

Website

darribas.org/wmn

Lecture/Labs

Lectures: Fridays 1pm-2pm @Teams

- Live streams + video archive

- Underlying concepts + Context

Labs: Fridays 3pm-5pm @Teams

- Hands on

- Interactive

Teams

Homework

  • Bring at least one example of web mapping that you find compelling
  • Contribute the link to Teams

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