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* Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007 | * Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007 | ||
| − | * Contact name: | + | * Contact name: Gary Sherman |
== Key Accomplishments == | == Key Accomplishments == | ||
| − | * the | + | * Released versions 0.8, 0.8.1, 0.9, and 0.9.1 |
| − | + | * The refactoring of libraries (starting at 0.8) allows the development of standalone GIS applications using the QGIS API | |
| + | * Version 0.9 introduced Python bindings, opening up QGIS development to a larger audience | ||
| + | * Improved project management by establishing roles with the Project Steering Committee (PSC): | ||
| + | ** Release Manager | ||
| + | ** Technical Advisor | ||
| + | ** Community Advisor | ||
| + | ** Financial/Marketing Advisor | ||
| + | * Entered OSGeo incubation in February | ||
| + | * Funds management was transferred to OSGeo | ||
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== Areas for Improvement == | == Areas for Improvement == | ||
* any weaknesses in process, software, management, etc. that you plan to address or recognise need some help | * any weaknesses in process, software, management, etc. that you plan to address or recognise need some help | ||
| + | * The QGIS project continues to improve its internal processes for development and release of packages. | ||
| + | * There are a number of key shortcomings (labeling, map composition) that need to be addressed for the release of version 1.0 in 2008 | ||
== Opportunities to Help == | == Opportunities to Help == | ||
| − | * | + | * QGIS is in need of additional developers to close existing bugs and implement new features. |
== Outlook for 2008 == | == Outlook for 2008 == | ||
* this is the motivational part that is meant to inspire readers to keep their eyes open for great stuff in 2008 :) | * this is the motivational part that is meant to inspire readers to keep their eyes open for great stuff in 2008 :) | ||
| + | * Version 1.0 will be released in 2008, providing a stable API for the development of both C++ and Python applications | ||
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[[Category: Reports 2007]] | [[Category: Reports 2007]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:06, 15 February 2008
Quantum GIS
- Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007
- Contact name: Gary Sherman
Key Accomplishments
- Released versions 0.8, 0.8.1, 0.9, and 0.9.1
- The refactoring of libraries (starting at 0.8) allows the development of standalone GIS applications using the QGIS API
- Version 0.9 introduced Python bindings, opening up QGIS development to a larger audience
- Improved project management by establishing roles with the Project Steering Committee (PSC):
- Release Manager
- Technical Advisor
- Community Advisor
- Financial/Marketing Advisor
- Entered OSGeo incubation in February
- Funds management was transferred to OSGeo
Areas for Improvement
- any weaknesses in process, software, management, etc. that you plan to address or recognise need some help
- The QGIS project continues to improve its internal processes for development and release of packages.
- There are a number of key shortcomings (labeling, map composition) that need to be addressed for the release of version 1.0 in 2008
Opportunities to Help
- QGIS is in need of additional developers to close existing bugs and implement new features.
Outlook for 2008
- this is the motivational part that is meant to inspire readers to keep their eyes open for great stuff in 2008 :)
- Version 1.0 will be released in 2008, providing a stable API for the development of both C++ and Python applications