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Cloud Native OGC SensorThings API: GSoC Final Blog

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Introduction

Hello everyone,

It’s been a long while since my last blog post, and indeed so. I am excited to share that my GSoC 2024 project of developing an open, interoperable and cloud native OGC SensorThings API has finally seen the light! It’s been an incredible journey of 20 weeks filled with ups and downs, but as the saying goes, all’s well that ends well.

Continuing from my mid term blog post, I had ‘evaluated’ the libraries, tools and frameworks to use for implementing the end-to-end cloud native persistence layer. However, as I proceeded with using some of these tools, it became apparent that I will have to change gears and look for alternative options. More on it, below.

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enviroCar: Mapbox to MapLibre migration – GSoC Final Blog Post

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Introduction

The “enviroCar: Mapbox to MapLibre migration” project under Google Summer of Code 2024 aims to enhance the enviroCar Android application by adding support for multiple map providers, primarily focusing on MapLibre. The introduction of a new extensible and independent map module offers several key benefits:

  1. Risk Mitigation: Reduce dependency on a single provider, mitigating risks from policy changes or price hikes.
  2. Customization: Users and developers can choose their preferred map provider.
  3. Enhanced Coverage: Different providers may offer better coverage in specific areas.
  4. Increased Reliability: Ensure continuous service by switching providers if one fails.

The newly introduced map module allows users to select their preferred map provider and style, both during compile-time and run-time of the application. You may refer to my earlier introductory or mid-term blog posts for more information regarding this project. This final blog post covers the overall progress made during the coding period.

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Cloud Native OGC SensorThings API: GSoC Mid Term Blog

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Introduction

Hello everyone!  Welcome back to the blog series on my GSoC 2024 project – Cloud Native OGC SensorThings API.

I have been working on implementing a new module (sta-dao-cloudnative) into 52° North’s sensorweb-server-sta project. This module will store and retrieve IoT sensor data in a cloud native file format using the OGC SensorThings API (STA) standard. The past 7 weeks have been quite productive as I was able to complete the tasks that I planned for.

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enviroCar: Mapbox to MapLibre migration – GSoC Mid Term Blog Post

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Introduction

The “enviroCar: Mapbox to MapLibre migration” project aims to add support for multiple map providers/libraries (primarily MapLibre) into the enviroCar Android application. This is done by introducing a new extensible and independent map module. This map module will allow the users to select the preferred map provider/library based on their requirements. It brings several benefits to the project, such as:

  1. Risk Mitigation: Reduce dependency on a single provider, mitigating risks from policy changes or price hikes.
  2. Customization: Users & developers can choose their preferred map provider.
  3. Enhanced Coverage: Different providers may offer better coverage in specific areas.
  4. Increased Reliability: Ensure continuous service by switching providers if one fails.

Different map providers/libraries also have different advantages & disadvantages.

You may read my earlier blog post for more details about the project. This mid-term blog post will provide an overview of the progress that has been made so far.

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