Demo 1 - What is GIS, and why use QGIS?

Ever wanted to create your own maps, or integrate and visualize datasets to examine changes between locations and over time, or assess relations between variables? Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are the go-to programs for processing, integrating and visualizing spatial data, and conveying information in a widely-accessible and intuitive format. Follow along with these tutorials and learn the key concepts and procedures for performing common GIS tasks - such as creating maps, joining and overlaying datasets, and examining spatial variations.
In this introductory tutorial we’ll discuss what geographic information systems (GIS) are, their applications, and potential uses in your own areas of work and expertise. We’ll briefly discuss and download QGIS - an open-source program - which can be used to perform common GIS tasks, such as combining, analyzing and visualizing spatial data. These QGIS tutorials are created for new GIS users - with no formal training or experience using GIS. We’ll start with foundational concepts and skills, and build towards more advanced topics. You can then extend these skills to datasets of thematic relevance to you in addressing common challenges and tasks.
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[@kennetherickson2391]

Gets right down to business for newbs. Great video, Alex.

[@crookeddream]

not only explained perfectly. but you also look like mr. brightside

[@rajinsingh9697]

This series slaps king 👑 finna make some maps

[@joelrobitaille804]

Great intro video Alex!

[@jojojawjaw]

Great tutorial, thank you

[@dr.nagdawi]

good job

[@alinegorisch2264]

this is amazing, thank you, Alex... I thought it was cool, besides the data we have a GIS course.

[@hepkoaldebany9690]

Thanks 🙏

[@MrARilwan]

interesting...

[@energyexecs]

...Thank you for the great video.