What the project is trying to be

OpenGeo.tools is not a generic GIS blog and not a pile of code snippets with no editorial structure. The project aims to be a maintainable methods library where pages can be linked, reused, and expanded without losing coherence.

Editorial rules

• Prefer methods that can be explained and repeated by a team, not just one specialist.
• Be explicit about data limits, especially where OSM or open reference layers are sparse or inconsistent.
• Keep examples close to field conditions: uneven data coverage, partial validation, and decisions made under time pressure.
• Use open tools where possible and keep the stack deployable as a static site.

Site structure

• Toolkit covers operational tools and patterns.
• Methods captures analytical logic.
• Pipelines documents repeatable production flow.
• Projects and Playbooks show how the library is applied.
• Field Labs hosts small inspectable demos.