Welcome to the Mapnik Wiki

Mapnik is a OpenSource C++/Python toolkit for developing mapping applications. At the core is a C++ shared library providing algorithms/patterns for spatial data access and visualization.

High-level Python bindings (boost.python) facilitate rapid application development targeting Zope3, Django, and other frameworks. It can comfortably be used for both desktop and web development.

Have fun!
The Mapnik Team

Mapnik Starting Points

• What is Mapnik?
  • MapnikOverview | DemoGallery | mapnik.org
  • Commit Timeline at Ohloh:
    

• Installing Mapnik
  • MapnikInstallation - Guides for installing Mapnik
  • MapnikReleases - Learn about past, current, and future releases

• Community
  • Mapnik Users: Post Questions | Archive | Nabble.
  • Join #mapnik on irc.freenode.net for Mapnik community conversation and help.
  • Contribute to this Wiki

• Tutorials
  • See the MapnikTutorials page for a listing.

• Learning Mapnik
  • LearningMapnik - outline of key topics

• Troubleshooting Mapnik
  • Troubleshooting - tips for common gochas
  • InstallationTroubleshooting - install problems and solutions

• Mapnik Utilities
  • MapnikUtilities lists great tools for using with Mapnik
  • StyleShare - share and find style ideas

Developers Corner

• Google Summer of Code
  • See GSOC2010

• Development Ideas and Topics
  • DeveloperTopics is a sandbox for discussing Mapnik development

• Releases and Packaging
  • MapnikReleaseSteps - Checklist developers keep and follow for each release
  • PackageBuilding - resources for learning about Mapnik packages

• Resources for Contributing
  • Active Un-Assigned Tickets (become an owner)
  • Developers list: Signup | Search Archives
  • OpenStreetMap Tickets relating to the use of Mapnik

About This Wiki

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