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The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography
The Business of QGIS Development
Dec 20, 2023
Nyall Dawson, QGIS developer and founder of North Road, shares his journey into geospatial, discussing the satisfaction of contributing to QGIS development, pricing challenges for freelancers, transitioning to full-time consulting, and the collaborative nature of the open-source industry.
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- Transition from personal interests to successful business in geospatial industry.
- Evolution from unpaid contributions to paid opportunities in open source projects.
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Niall Dawson's Journey into Geospatial and Open Source Software
Niall Dawson, the owner of Northroad, delves into his evolution from personal interests in mapping to founding Northroad, specializing in open source geospatial software. His significant contributions to QGIS, including writing plugins, improving software, and providing enterprise support, showcase his journey from a GIS user to a developer.
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