Getting Started for Software Developers

Introduction

Welcome to the Geobase guide for software developers. This section covers essential topics for building geospatial applications with Geobase.

What You’ll Learn

• Authentication with Next.js and Geobase
• Real-time features for collaborative mapping
• Database integration and spatial queries

Key Features

1. Authentication

   • Server-side session management
   • Protected routes
   • Secure middleware handling

2. Real-time Capabilities

   • Broadcast updates
   • User presence tracking
   • Database change subscriptions

3. Database Integration

   • PostGIS spatial queries
   • Vector tile support
   • Real-time data synchronization

Next Steps

• Start with Authentication to implement secure user management
• Explore Real-time Features for building collaborative applications
• Check out our Shareable Maps Blueprint for a complete example

For a quick start, visit our blueprints section to see complete example applications.