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Description
This is just a small idea/proposal to use Turf.js in the project for performing geospatial operations on GeoJSON data.
Turf.js provides a wide range of geospatial functions that can help us do several GIS operations in-browser.
Reasons to consider Turf.js:
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Comprehensive Geospatial Functions: Turf.js includes over 100 geospatial functions, such as:
- Buffer, intersect, and union operations.
- Geospatial analysis (area, distance, bearing, etc.).
- Data transformation and manipulation (simplification, clipping, etc.).
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Lightweight and modular: Turf.js functions are modular, meaning we can include only the specific methods we need, keeping the package size optimized.
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Compatibility with GeoJSON: Turf.js works natively with GeoJSON, which is directly relevant to our project and makes integration straightforward.
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Compatibility with OpenLayers: Turf.js can be easily integrated with OpenLayers Example
Example Use Cases:
- Calculating areas or distances between features in GeoJSON datasets.
- Performing spatial joins or intersections.
- Generating buffers around points or polygons.