At its core, the GeoNode has a stack based on GeoServer, Django, and GeoExt that provides a platform for sophisticated web browser spatial visualization and analysis. Atop this stack, the project has built a map composer and viewer, tools for analysis, and reporting tools.
It brings together mature and stable open-source software projects under a consistent and easy-to-use interface allowing users, with little training, to quickly and easily share data and create interactive maps. GeoNode provides a cost-effective and scalable tool for developing information management systems.
New features included in this release include:
– Improved documentation;
– Support for GeoServer 2.1, including: GeoWebCache integration, direct Shapefile-to-PostGIS import from the GeoNode upload form (thanks to Matt Bertrand), speed improvements to the way GeoNode manages GeoServer configuration;
– Support for GeoNetwork 2.6;
– Various UI improvements, including: a new user profile page listing the user’s layers and maps, a “Get feature info” tool to identify feature attributes when viewing maps, improved map transitions and performance;
– Increased coverage in GeoNode’s automated test suite;
– Better feedback from admin tools;
– Installer for Ubuntu;
– Numerous bug fixes thanks to support from partners at last year’s roadmapping summit.