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How to publish GeoJSON as WFS service using GISBox

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WFS is a geographic feature service standard developed by the OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium), designed to retrieve, update, delete, and handle transactions of vector geographic data via the HTTP protocol. Let's explore how to import GeoJSON (a vector format file) and publish it as a WFS service using GISBox software.
What is GeoJSON?
GeoJSON is an open standard format based on JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), specifically tailored for encoding and exchanging geospatial data (such as points, lines, polygons, etc.). Standardized by the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) as RFC 7946, GeoJSON is widely used in web mapping development, geographic information systems (GIS), and data sharing due to its lightweight, readable, and easily parsable nature.
Why Use the WFS Protocol?
Direct manipulation of vector data (not images): Supports dynamic style modifications, interactive analysis, and high data precision.
Full transaction support (CRUD): Enables creation, reading, updating, and deletion of features, making it ideal for real-time updates (e.g., traffic conditions, disaster markers).
Powerful querying capabilities: Supports complex spatial and attribute-based queries (e.g., "cities in California with populations >10 million").
Standardized interoperability: An OGC standard, ensuring seamless integration with systems like QGIS, ArcGIS, and GeoServer.
On-demand data transmission: Reduces bandwidth usage and enables granular permission controls (e.g., restricting access to specific layers).
Publishing Vector Services in GISBox

  1. GISBox's built-in free GIS server supports importing both raster and vector data for 2D data publishing. Click on "Vector Services" and add a local GeoJSON file.
  2. After adding the file, you can view the added service in the Vector Services list. Under "Protocol Type," select the desired protocol (e.g., WFS, WMS, or MVT). Here, we choose WFS for publishing. By following these steps, you can effortlessly publish GeoJSON data as a standardized WFS service using GISBox, eliminating the need to independently install middleware and further streamlining the workflow. GISBox Official Teams: https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FEAr12sInvEVy4hFQE Official Teams Group: https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FBAFp0pbqhqlpe1BQI Contact us to get 7-day Team Plan

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