Pure Ruby Maps: libgd-gis + Rails

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April 8, 2026

Static GIS maps, pure Ruby, GeoJSON support, and zero JavaScript bloat.

Over 15 years ago, I discovered the GD library at a Linux conference. I was fascinated by the ability to generate graphics dynamically in C and PHP with just code. It seemed magical.

For two decades, I kept wondering: Why doesn’t Ruby have solid GD support?

Last year, I built the answer. Today, I’m sharing it: MapView – a Rails gem that renders beautiful static maps without a single line of JavaScript.

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April 8, 2026 🚀 See the LIVE DEMO in action MapView Render maps directly from your backend no external APIs required. Fast, controlled, and production-ready. Try the demo → Static GIS maps, pure Ru…

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