Using Python and PyQgis to Make Cool Maps

Explore the power of Python and QGIS for creating captivating map animations in this informative PyCon US talk. Discover how to leverage the open-source QGIS software suite, including its desktop, mobile, and web components, to produce professional-grade maps without licensing concerns. Learn about the Temporal Controller feature introduced in QGIS 3.14, which enables easy creation of animated maps from temporal location datasets. Dive into PyQGIS, the Python scripting support in QGIS, and understand how to utilize the PyQGIS API to develop standalone Python applications with QGIS mapping capabilities. Gain insights into building map animations using the QGIS Temporal Controller Python API, mastering Python scripting within QGIS, and creating custom QGIS Python plugins. This 27-minute talk is ideal for Python geospatial programmers and anyone interested in using open-source tools for location data analysis, offering valuable knowledge about the geospatial field and its open-source toolset.