Don't Make Users Think about Updating Software (6 min)

As software developers, we want the people who are using our software to ~~enjoy~~ the experience. Developers strive to create a positive user experience to increase the popularity and usage of their

Cache-Breaking for Faster Web Application Updates (4 min)

When Production Is Broken, It Needs to Be Fixed Now!Recently, the URL changed for one of the map services we use in several of our applications. This came as a bit of a surprise to us, so we quickly u

SGID Data Lifecycle (2 min)

Over the past several months, UGRC has been updating the State Geographic Information Database (SGID) data lifecycle process. The data lifecycle process starts with data creation and extends to finali

Transitioning to a New World, ArcPro (5 min)

I have spent the last 4 months learning and using ArcPro while also learning a new job (see the end of this post). Like many of my fellow GIS users, I was hesitant to make the leap into the unknown af

Dumbing Down Terrain with Contour Polygons (4 min)

While technology advances towards products with greater resolution and accuracy, sometimes more data isn’t always better data. Sometimes, being able to see general trends and relative differences pain

The Evolution of a Python Script (7 min)

Python is a very approachable programming language and scripting in python is quick and powerful - Create a file, type some code, and a repeatable script is produced. Python is installed on most compu

Utah Recognized in NSGIC Geospatial Excellence Awards (2 min)

Through its Geospatial Excellence Awards, the recognizes individuals and organizations that advance the capabilities of geospatial technology, and promote NSGIC’s goals of efficient and effective gov

UGRC System Status Page (2 min)

Over the years, GIS is trending more and more towards being web-based. UGRC has tried to keep step with this trend with the addition of the , the RTK GPS service, and the handling over one million r

Rethinking Geocoders: Adding Local Vernacular into the Build Process (5 min)

UGRC has been working on a project to enhance our approach to geocoding. This grew from the basic idea that humans often view addressing differently than a GIS system. For instance, as GIS professiona