Difference between revisions of "Quantum GIS Report 2008"

Latest revision as of 17:08, 8 March 2009

Two new versions of QGIS where released during 2008: 0.10 "Io" and 0.11 "Metis"
Python plugin repositories were established for both official and user-contributed plugins
By year end, the 1.0 "Kore" release branch had been established and the version was ready for packaging (release came in January 2009)
The addition of Python bindings has continued to prompt community contribution of plugins that extend QGIS in new an interesting ways
Paolo Cavallini was added to the Project Steering Committee and assumed the role of Financial/Marketing Advisor
QGIS was well represented at FOSS4G2008

Packaging releases remains an area with room for improvement. Work is needed to streamline the process for releasing packages on all major platforms, with a specific need for:
- Debian
- Ubuntu
- Windows

QGIS is always looking for help in the form of translation, documentation, coding, and bug fixes.

The 1.0 API will provide a stable platform for developing plugins and standalone applications based on the QGIS libraries.
Additional releases in the 1.x branch will improve the stability and include important bug fixes.
Work will continue on the next generation QGIS with new and interesting features and capabilities.

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 * Contact name: '''Gary Sherman'''
 === Key Accomplishments ===
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 === Areas for Improvement ===
-* Packaging releases remains an area with room for improvement. Work on need to streamline the process for releasing packages on all major platforms, with a specific need for the Windows OS.
+* Packaging releases remains an area with room for improvement. Work is needed to streamline the process for releasing packages on all major platforms, with a specific need for:
+** Debian
+** Ubuntu
+** Windows
 === Opportunities to Help ===
-* list areas that could use some help from members and readers of the report
+* QGIS is always looking for help in the form of translation, documentation, coding, and bug fixes.
 === Outlook for 2009 ===
-* this is the motivational part that is meant to inspire readers to keep their eyes open for great stuff in 2008 :)
+* The 1.0 API will provide a stable platform for developing plugins and standalone applications based on the QGIS libraries.
+* Additional releases in the 1.x branch will improve the stability and include important bug fixes.
+* Work will continue on the next generation QGIS with new and interesting features and capabilities.
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