Background

As a team, we noticed that there was no existing library for PHP that could convert geojson data into binary geobuf data. This meant that developers using PHP were unable to take advantage of the benefits of geobuf, such as smaller file sizes and faster processing times. We saw an opportunity to fill this gap in the market and decided to take on the challenge.

Problem

The lack of a PHP library for converting geojson data into binary geobuf data was causing issues for developers who wanted to optimize their applications. Without this functionality, they were forced to use larger file sizes and slower processing times. Our challenge was to create a library that would allow PHP developers to take advantage of the benefits of geobuf.

Solution

We decided to port the existing python library pygeobuf to PHP. This involved studying the original codebase and understanding how it worked before adapting it for use in PHP. We encountered several challenges along the way, such as differences in syntax between Python and PHP, but we were able to overcome these through collaboration and problem-solving.

After several weeks of work, we successfully created the first library for converting geojson data into binary geobuf data in PHP. Our library was easy to use and integrated seamlessly with existing PHP applications.

Impact

Developers using our library can now take advantage of smaller file sizes (up to 8 times smaller) and faster processing times when working with geojson data.
The availability of this library has made it easier for developers working with PHP to optimize their applications.
KPI Placeholder: Increased adoption rate of our library by X% within six months of release.
KPI Placeholder: Decreased file size of geojson data by X% on average when using our library.

Team

John Smith - Senior Software Engineer
- Oversaw the project and ensured that it stayed on track.
- Worked closely with other team members to solve technical challenges.
Jane Doe - Junior Software Engineer
- Assisted with the porting of the pygeobuf codebase to PHP.
- Contributed to problem-solving efforts throughout the project.
Michael Chen - UX Designer
- Designed a user-friendly interface for the library that was easy for developers to integrate into their applications.
- Gathered feedback from users and made improvements based on their suggestions.

Create Smaller, Faster Geojson Data: PHP Library