#GovHack Toolkit |
#GovHack Toolkit |
Welcome to the GovHack toolkit. This page provides all the information you need to prepare hackfest entries. |
Welcome to the GovHack toolkit. This page provides all the information you need to prepare hackfest entries. |
These tools can be used to make entries like: mobile apps, web apps, data visualisations/infographics. |
These tools can be used to make entries like: mobile apps, web apps, data visualisations/infographics. |
This toolkit is open source, licenced cc-by and improvements are encouraged ... |
This toolkit is open source, licenced cc-by and improvements are encouraged ... |
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# How to register and submit your entry |
# How to register and submit your entry |
## Registering your team |
## Registering your team |
Coming Soon: how to use the website "Hacker Space" to register and find teams. |
Coming Soon: how to use the website "Hacker Space" to register and find teams. |
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## Preparing your submission |
## Preparing your submission |
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You should record a 3 minute speech and mix images/text to accompany. |
You should record a 3 minute speech and mix images/text to accompany. |
http://www.screenr.com/ and other screencasting tools allow you to demo apps. |
http://www.screenr.com/ and other screencasting tools allow you to demo apps. |
To mix together clips, you can use youtube video editor http://www.youtube.com/editor or local software like http://www.videolan.org/vlmc/ or http://www.lwks.com/ |
To mix together clips, you can use youtube video editor http://www.youtube.com/editor or local software like http://www.videolan.org/vlmc/ or http://www.lwks.com/ |
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You also need to submit your "source material". For an application this may be source code, for another work it might be your notes or prototypes. |
You also need to submit your "source material". For an application this may be source code, for another work it might be your notes or prototypes. |
The key thing here is that your source material demonstrates to the judges that some of the end result was your own work and that it is possible for another person to replicate that work. |
The key thing here is that your source material demonstrates to the judges that some of the end result was your own work and that it is possible for another person to replicate that work. |
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# General References {#general-data-hacking-and-programming-references} |
# General References {#general-data-hacking-and-programming-references} |
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## Who can be a hack day participant |
## Who can be a hack day participant |
There are many roles you can play; coder, designer UX/graphics |
There are many roles you can play; coder, designer UX/graphics. |
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## Definitions |
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- definitions, open licence reuse permissive hacker hack data journalism data vis UX etc. |
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## The basics of being a data scientist |
## The basics of being a data scientist |
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* Have a hypothesis - even if you're making a tool/api that helps people with their questions too, remember what the objective of that is. |
* Have a hypothesis - even if you're making a tool/api that helps people with their questions too, remember what the objective of that is. |
* Find the people and tools you need to prove/show/find. This rest of this page will help with the latter. |
* Find the people and tools you need to prove/show/find. This rest of this page will help with the latter. |
* Analyse and present results - were they what you expected? Do they help explain to others what you have found out? |
* Analyse and present results - were they what you expected? Do they help explain to others what you have found out? |
Can present as a interactive data visualisation or a web/mobile application or just a infographic/motion graphics video that tells a story. |
Can present as a interactive data visualisation or a web/mobile application or just a infographic/motion graphics video that tells a story. |
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[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_m6a65720f-300x199.gif "Data Journalism Diagram")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_m6a65720f.gif)</dt> |
[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_m6a65720f-300x199.gif "Data Journalism Diagram")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_m6a65720f.gif)</dt> |
Illustration from Data Journalism Handbook, CC BY-SA 3.0</dd> |
Illustration from Data Journalism Handbook, CC BY-SA 3.0</dd> |
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The best high level reference is the 'Understanding Data' and 'Delivering Data' chapters of the Data Journalism Handbook which is available online for free at |
The best high level reference is the 'Understanding Data' and 'Delivering Data' chapters of the Data Journalism Handbook which is available online for free at |
[datajournalismhandbook.org](http://datajournalismhandbook.org/) |
[datajournalismhandbook.org](http://datajournalismhandbook.org/) |
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You can learn the technical skills from scratch in Visualize This: The FlowingData Guide to Design, Visualization, and Statistics by Nathan Yau or for more advanced |
You can learn the technical skills from scratch in Visualize This: The FlowingData Guide to Design, Visualization, and Statistics by Nathan Yau or for more advanced |
practical advice check out Data Analysis with Open Source Tools by Philipp K. Janert |
practical advice check out Data Analysis with Open Source Tools by Philipp K. Janert |
For further reading in this space |
For further reading in this space |
[http://flowingdata.com/2012/04/27/data-and-visualization-blogs-worth-following/](http://flowingdata.com/2012/04/27/data-and-visualization-blogs-worth-following/) |
[http://flowingdata.com/2012/04/27/data-and-visualization-blogs-worth-following/](http://flowingdata.com/2012/04/27/data-and-visualization-blogs-worth-following/) |
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**Statistics** |
**Statistics** |
[http://greenteapress.com/thinkstats/html/index.html](http://greenteapress.com/thinkstats/html/index.html) |
[http://greenteapress.com/thinkstats/html/index.html](http://greenteapress.com/thinkstats/html/index.html) |
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**Programming** |
**Programming** |
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Programming is valuable skill for manipulating and displaying data. |
Programming is valuable skill for manipulating and displaying data. |
Basic tutorials for a variety of languages are available for free online or you can learn |
Basic tutorials for a variety of languages are available for free online or you can learn |
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interactively with websites like [http://www.codecademy.com/](http://www.codecademy.com/#!/exercises/0). for JavaScript or [http://www.learnpython.org/ ](http://www.learnpython.org/)or [http://tryruby.org](http://tryruby.org/) |
interactively with websites like [http://www.codecademy.com/](http://www.codecademy.com/#!/exercises/0). for JavaScript or [http://www.learnpython.org/ ](http://www.learnpython.org/)or [http://tryruby.org](http://tryruby.org/) |
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[https://developer.mozilla.org/en/JavaScript](https://developer.mozilla.org/en/JavaScript) - especially for web applications and visualisations, you'll need a basic understanding of JS. Common libraries like prototype or jQuery can help |
[https://developer.mozilla.org/en/JavaScript](https://developer.mozilla.org/en/JavaScript) - especially for web applications and visualisations, you'll need a basic understanding of JS. Common libraries like prototype or jQuery can help |
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**Accessibility/User Experience** |
**Accessibility/User Experience** |
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WCAG guidelines not only make a web app accessible but make it a better experience for all users! Even if not making an app, good to consider these things to do and not do: [http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/](http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/) |
WCAG guidelines not only make a web app accessible but make it a better experience for all users! Even if not making an app, good to consider these things to do and not do: [http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/](http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/) |
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# Developer Tools For Your Computer {#developer-tools-for-your-computer} |
# Developer Tools For Your Computer {#developer-tools-for-your-computer} |
No matter what kind of application you have for the data, there are many tools you can use to better collaborate and manage your project. |
No matter what kind of application you have for the data, there are many tools you can use to better collaborate and manage your project. |
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### Source Control |
### Source Control |
Git / Subversion |
Git / Subversion |
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[![](img/Screenshot-at-2012-04-29-172132-300x235.png "Git Screenshot")](http://progit.org/book/) |
[![](img/Screenshot-at-2012-04-29-172132-300x235.png "Git Screenshot")](http://progit.org/book/) |
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[http://progit.org/book/](http://progit.org/book/) |
[http://progit.org/book/](http://progit.org/book/) |
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[http://svnbook.red-bean.com/](http://svnbook.red-bean.com/) |
[http://svnbook.red-bean.com/](http://svnbook.red-bean.com/) |
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[http://tortoisesvn.net/](http://tortoisesvn.net/) |
[http://tortoisesvn.net/](http://tortoisesvn.net/) |
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[http://code.google.com/p/tortoisegit/](http://code.google.com/p/tortoisegit/) |
[http://code.google.com/p/tortoisegit/](http://code.google.com/p/tortoisegit/) |
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### Task Tracking - |
### Task Tracking - |
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Issue/task trackers allow you to outline the tasks required for your project and assign them to people to do. |
Issue/task trackers allow you to outline the tasks required for your project and assign them to people to do. |
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[Trello](https://trello.com/) and [Workflowy](https://workflowy.com/) are free, lightweight project management tools suitable for a rapid project! |
[Trello](https://trello.com/) and [Workflowy](https://workflowy.com/) are free, lightweight project management tools suitable for a rapid project! |
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## Hosted Developer Tools {#hosted-developer-tools} |
## Hosted Developer Tools {#hosted-developer-tools} |
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Can get many tools (source control, issue tracking) combined into one service cloud hosted so no setup required. |
Can get many tools (source control, issue tracking) combined into one service cloud hosted so no setup required. |
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### Github |
### Github |
Git obviously but svn/hg interfaces are possible. Provide their own GUI for Windows/OSX or use the variety of Git capable tools |
Git obviously but svn/hg interfaces are possible. Provide their own GUI for Windows/OSX or use the variety of Git capable tools |
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### Sourceforge |
### Sourceforge |
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Subversion, Git, Mercurial, Bazaar, CVS, issue tracker, wiki, release file downloads. Unlimited free use for open source projects. |
Subversion, Git, Mercurial, Bazaar, CVS, issue tracker, wiki, release file downloads. Unlimited free use for open source projects. |
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You can create your own Sourceforge project at [http://sourceforge.net/](http://sourceforge.net/) |
You can create your own Sourceforge project at [http://sourceforge.net/](http://sourceforge.net/) |
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### Google Code Project Hosting |
### Google Code Project Hosting |
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Git, Mercurial, and Subversion code. Issue tracker, wiki, release file downloads. Unlimited free use for open source projects. |
Git, Mercurial, and Subversion code. Issue tracker, wiki, release file downloads. Unlimited free use for open source projects. |
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You can host your Google Code project and get access to developer tools, APIs and documentation at [http://code.google.com/](http://code.google.com/) |
You can host your Google Code project and get access to developer tools, APIs and documentation at [http://code.google.com/](http://code.google.com/) |
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# Applications of data hacking |
# Applications of data hacking |
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## API Development {#api-development} |
## API Development {#api-development} |
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So an API isn't just an XML file ![;)](http://www.govhack.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif) |
So an API isn't just an XML file ![;)](http://www.govhack.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif) |
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A good web based data API: |
A good web based data API: |
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* Is logically organised |
* Is logically organised |
* Can filter returned data |
* Can filter returned data |
* Can return results in different open formats (CSV/JSON etc.) |
* Can return results in different open formats (CSV/JSON etc.) |
* Is efficient and responsive by using caching and databases appropriately |
* Is efficient and responsive by using caching and databases appropriately |
* Handles errors gracefully |
* Handles errors gracefully |
* Monitors and controls access (to show benefit realised of API and prevent abuse) |
* Monitors and controls access (to show benefit realised of API and prevent abuse) |
* Provides appropriate documentation with examples |
* Provides appropriate documentation with examples |
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Some people like sensis [http://](http://developers.sensis.com.au/)[developers.sensis.com.<wbr>au</wbr>](http://developers.sensis.com.au/)[/](http://developers.sensis.com.au/) use a provider like[http://](http://mashery.com/)[mashery.com](http://mashery.com/)[/](http://mashery.com/) or [https](https://apigee.com/)[://](https://apigee.com/)[apigee.com](https://apigee.com/) or [http://](http://apiaxle.com/)[apiaxle.com](http://apiaxle.com/)[/](http://apiaxle.com/) or [http://www.3scale.net/](http://www.3scale.net/) which handles making a good API for them. |
Some people like sensis [http://](http://developers.sensis.com.au/)[developers.sensis.com.<wbr>au</wbr>](http://developers.sensis.com.au/)[/](http://developers.sensis.com.au/) use a provider like[http://](http://mashery.com/)[mashery.com](http://mashery.com/)[/](http://mashery.com/) or [https](https://apigee.com/)[://](https://apigee.com/)[apigee.com](https://apigee.com/) or [http://](http://apiaxle.com/)[apiaxle.com](http://apiaxle.com/)[/](http://apiaxle.com/) or [http://www.3scale.net/](http://www.3scale.net/) which handles making a good API for them. |
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Atlassian have a great page on what makes a good API https://developer.atlassian.com/display/REST/Atlassian+REST+API+Design+Guidelines+version+1) |
Atlassian have a great page on what makes a good API https://developer.atlassian.com/display/REST/Atlassian+REST+API+Design+Guidelines+version+1) |
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API |
howto.gov api resources about choosing SOAP vs. REST etc. http://www.howto.gov/mobile/apis-in-government |
- howto.gov api resources about choosing SOAP vs. REST etc. http://www.howto.gov/mobile/apis-in-government |
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API documentation is important too. |
- api documentation is important too. |
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- WSDL or http://swagger.wordnik.com/ or https://github.com/mashery/iodocs |
- WSDL or http://swagger.wordnik.com/ or https://github.com/mashery/iodocs |
- Many web app frameworks can generate the documentation for you. For example Symfony for PHPhttp://symfony.com/ https://github.com/FriendsOfSymfony/FOSRestBundle http://williamdurand.fr/2012/08/02/rest-apis-with-symfony2-the-right-way/ https://github.com/nelmio/NelmioApiDocBundle better apis https://github.com/liip/LiipHelloBundle |
- Many web app frameworks can generate the documentation for you. For example Symfony for PHPhttp://symfony.com/ https://github.com/FriendsOfSymfony/FOSRestBundle http://williamdurand.fr/2012/08/02/rest-apis-with-symfony2-the-right-way/ https://github.com/nelmio/NelmioApiDocBundle better apis https://github.com/liip/LiipHelloBundle |
- or for Rails https://github.com/elc/rapi_doc https://github.com/Pajk/apipie-rails |
- or for Rails https://github.com/elc/rapi_doc https://github.com/Pajk/apipie-rails |
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http://amberonrails.com/building-stripes-api/ |
http://amberonrails.com/building-stripes-api/ |
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example WeatherTree weather API |
example WeatherTree weather API |
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## Infographics and Data Visualisation {#data-visualisation} |
## Infographics and Data Visualisation {#data-visualisation} |
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Infographics try to contextualise charts and graphs to tell a story. Data vis builds on this to find new ways to design insight. |
Infographics try to contextualise charts and graphs to tell a story. Data vis builds on this to find new ways to design insight. |
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Most of the categories to follow have visualisation tools specific to their purpose. |
Most of the categories to follow have visualisation tools specific to their purpose. |
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You can find some data visualisation tools below: |
You can find some data visualisation tools below: |
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[http://www.visualisingdata.com/index.php/2011/07/part-6-the-essential-collection-of-visualisation-resources/](http://www.visualisingdata.com/index.php/2011/07/part-6-the-essential-collection-of-visualisation-resources/) |
[http://www.visualisingdata.com/index.php/2011/07/part-6-the-essential-collection-of-visualisation-resources/](http://www.visualisingdata.com/index.php/2011/07/part-6-the-essential-collection-of-visualisation-resources/) |
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Also check out [http://thejit.org](http://thejit.org/) & [http://www.senchalabs.org/<wbr>philogl/</wbr>](http://www.senchalabs.org/philogl/) (contributed by Matt Adcock) |
Also check out [http://thejit.org](http://thejit.org/) & [http://www.senchalabs.org/<wbr>philogl/</wbr>](http://www.senchalabs.org/philogl/) (contributed by Matt Adcock) |
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Have to use visual art concepts, good color schemes http://www.r-bloggers.com/the-paul-tol-21-color-salute/ |
Have to use visual art concepts, good color schemes http://www.r-bloggers.com/the-paul-tol-21-color-salute/ |
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- https://graphics.stanford.edu/wikis/cs448b-12-fall/ data viz theory |
- https://graphics.stanford.edu/wikis/cs448b-12-fall/ data viz theory |
- http://drawingbynumbers.org/toolsandresources |
- http://drawingbynumbers.org/toolsandresources |
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examples - http://sunfoundation.tumblr.com/ |
examples - http://sunfoundation.tumblr.com/ |
## The Open Budget |
## The Open Budget |
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tools - http://selection.datavisualization.ch/ data viz tools catalog |
tools - http://selection.datavisualization.ch/ data viz tools catalog |
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## Web Applications |
## Web Applications |
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With the rise of HTML5 technologies it is easier than ever to make a web application for engaging use of data. |
With the rise of HTML5 technologies it is easier than ever to make a web application for engaging use of data. |
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- css framework like bootstrap or zurb foundation |
- css framework like bootstrap or zurb foundation |
- css gauges http://www.larentis.eu/donuts/ |
- css gauges http://www.larentis.eu/donuts/ |
- bootstrap themes, web fonts, css sprites, icon fonts |
- bootstrap themes, web fonts, css sprites, icon fonts |
- http://designmodo.com/flat-free/ http://designmodo.github.com/Flat-UI/ |
- http://designmodo.com/flat-free/ http://designmodo.github.com/Flat-UI/ |
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### Examples |
### Examples |
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## PlanningAlerts |
## PlanningAlerts |
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[![Planning Alerts Screenshot](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_2f0199ff1-300x221.png "Planning Alerts Screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_2f0199ff1.png)Description: Planning Alerts takes data from local government development applications and sends alerts to users based on what applications are lodged in their area. |
[![Planning Alerts Screenshot](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_2f0199ff1-300x221.png "Planning Alerts Screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_2f0199ff1.png)Description: Planning Alerts takes data from local government development applications and sends alerts to users based on what applications are lodged in their area. |
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Programming Language: Ruby |
Programming Language: Ruby |
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Source Control: [Git](https://github.com/openaustralia/planningalerts-app) |
Source Control: [Git](https://github.com/openaustralia/planningalerts-app) |
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Issue Tracking: [Atlassian JIRA](http://tickets.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/browse/PA/) |
Issue Tracking: [Atlassian JIRA](http://tickets.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/browse/PA/) |
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## LobbyLens |
## LobbyLens |
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[![](img/129-Screenshot-LobbyClue_-_Chromium-300x180.png "LobbyLens screenshot")](img/129-Screenshot-LobbyClue_-_Chromium.png) |
[![](img/129-Screenshot-LobbyClue_-_Chromium-300x180.png "LobbyLens screenshot")](img/129-Screenshot-LobbyClue_-_Chromium.png) |
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Description: Displays connections between government contracts, business details, politician responsibilities, lobbyists, clients of lobbyists, political donors and the location of these entities. |
Description: Displays connections between government contracts, business details, politician responsibilities, lobbyists, clients of lobbyists, political donors and the location of these entities. |
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Programing Language: PHP |
Programing Language: PHP |
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Source Control: SVN (Subversion) |
Source Control: SVN (Subversion) |
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Issue Tracking: A whiteboard |
Issue Tracking: A whiteboard |
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## bus.lambdacomplex.org |
## bus.lambdacomplex.org |
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[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_3789acae-300x253.jpg "Bus.lambda screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_3789acae.jpg) |
[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_3789acae-300x253.jpg "Bus.lambda screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_3789acae.jpg) |
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Description: Online Canberra Bus Timetables and Trip Planner. |
Description: Online Canberra Bus Timetables and Trip Planner. |
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Programing Language: PHP/Ruby |
Programing Language: PHP/Ruby |
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Source Control: Git |
Source Control: Git |
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Issue Tracking: Github |
Issue Tracking: Github |
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## Mobile |
## Mobile |
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FRameworks, http://www.sencha.com/products/touch http://phonegap.com/ http://cordova.apache.org/ |
FRameworks, http://www.sencha.com/products/touch http://phonegap.com/ http://cordova.apache.org/ |
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bom water, |
bom water, |
nz gov budget |
nz gov budget |
html5 jquery mobile like directory.gov.au |
html5 jquery mobile like directory.gov.au |
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- android datviz |
- android datviz |
- http://code.google.com/p/afreechart/ http://code.google.com/p/snowdon/ http://code.google.com/p/chartdroid/ http://androidplot.com/ http://code.google.com/p/achartengine/ |
- http://code.google.com/p/afreechart/ http://code.google.com/p/snowdon/ http://code.google.com/p/chartdroid/ http://androidplot.com/ http://code.google.com/p/achartengine/ |
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# Geographical Data Tools {#geographical-data-tools} |
# Geographical Data Tools {#geographical-data-tools} |
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Check out the[ GeoRabble Boundary Mapper's Cookbook](http://georabble.org/2012/05/31/the-boundary-mappers-cookbook/) to see how you can tie all these things together! |
Check out the[ GeoRabble Boundary Mapper's Cookbook](http://georabble.org/2012/05/31/the-boundary-mappers-cookbook/) to see how you can tie all these things together! |
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## Key datasets |
## Key datasets |
- base layers like agri http://agri.openstreetmap.org/, http://irs.gis-lab.info/ wms or http://www.gdal.org/frmt_wms_openstreetmap_tms.xml |
- base layers like agri http://agri.openstreetmap.org/, http://irs.gis-lab.info/ wms or http://www.gdal.org/frmt_wms_openstreetmap_tms.xml |
ASGS including suburbs/postcodes |
ASGS including suburbs/postcodes |
- andrewharvey4.wordpress.com postgis/asgs tutorial |
- andrewharvey4.wordpress.com postgis/asgs tutorial |
## Wrangling |
## Wrangling |
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### Converting |
### Converting |
There are many spatial data formats and often the one your tool requires is not the one the dataset is provided in |
There are many spatial data formats and often the one your tool requires is not the one the dataset is provided in |
Online |
Online |
- http://converter.mygeodata.eu/vector kml exporter for shp |
- http://converter.mygeodata.eu/vector kml exporter for shp |
or locally using GDAL |
or locally using GDAL |
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### geocoding |
### geocoding |
cloudmade, google (but you must display on a Google Map). |
cloudmade, google (but you must display on a Google Map). |
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Easiest way to do is with a Google Spreadsheet/Fusion Table http://williamparry.blogspot.com.au/2011/04/putting-data-into-google-fusion-tables.htm http://support.google.com/fusiontables/answer/1012281?hl=en&ref_topic=2592806 |
Easiest way to do is with a Google Spreadsheet/Fusion Table http://williamparry.blogspot.com.au/2011/04/putting-data-into-google-fusion-tables.htm http://support.google.com/fusiontables/answer/1012281?hl=en&ref_topic=2592806 |
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## Analysis |
## Analysis |
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### PostGIS |
### PostGIS |
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[![](img/postgisexample-300x130.jpg "postgisexample")](img/postgisexample.jpg)PostGIS is an extension for the PostgreSQL database server that allows you to store and manipulate geospatial data on a large scale. For example finding which points are in an area or what points are closest . It is also very useful for storing geospatial data because it can convert between all major formats including ESRI Shape files and Google Earth/Maps KML. |
[![](img/postgisexample-300x130.jpg "postgisexample")](img/postgisexample.jpg)PostGIS is an extension for the PostgreSQL database server that allows you to store and manipulate geospatial data on a large scale. For example finding which points are in an area or what points are closest . It is also very useful for storing geospatial data because it can convert between all major formats including ESRI Shape files and Google Earth/Maps KML. |
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### Quantum GIS |
### Quantum GIS |
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[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_m50afbe88-300x160.jpg "QGIS Screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_m50afbe88.jpg)QGIS is a graphical desktop application that allows viewing and editing of geospatial data. Some good base maps are available by adding the WMS layer/server [http://irs.gis-lab.info/](http://irs.gis-lab.info/) |
[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_m50afbe88-300x160.jpg "QGIS Screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_m50afbe88.jpg)QGIS is a graphical desktop application that allows viewing and editing of geospatial data. Some good base maps are available by adding the WMS layer/server [http://irs.gis-lab.info/](http://irs.gis-lab.info/) |
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## Visualisation |
## Visualisation |
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### Layar and other augmented reality tools |
### Layar and other augmented reality tools |
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### Google Fusion Tables/ChartsBin/[OpenHeatMap](http://www.openheatmap.com/) |
### Google Fusion Tables/ChartsBin/[OpenHeatMap](http://www.openheatmap.com/) |
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[![](img/fusiontablesscreenshot-300x168.jpg "fusiontablesscreenshot")](img/fusiontablesscreenshot.jpg)Input numerical values and areas to a spreadsheet and maps are produced where the areas are colored on a scale of the values |
[![](img/fusiontablesscreenshot-300x168.jpg "fusiontablesscreenshot")](img/fusiontablesscreenshot.jpg)Input numerical values and areas to a spreadsheet and maps are produced where the areas are colored on a scale of the values |
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http://www.peteraldhous.com/CAR/Making_maps_with_Google_Fusion_Tables.pdf tutorial or http://support.google.com/fusiontables/topic/2592754?hl=en&ref_topic=27020 for google help files |
http://www.peteraldhous.com/CAR/Making_maps_with_Google_Fusion_Tables.pdf tutorial or http://support.google.com/fusiontables/topic/2592754?hl=en&ref_topic=27020 for google help files |
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### [Cartographer.js](http://cartographer.visualmotive.com/) |
### [Cartographer.js](http://cartographer.visualmotive.com/) |
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[![](img/cartographerjs-300x187.png "cartographerjs screenshot")](img/cartographerjs.png)Input data as JSON and maps are produced. |
[![](img/cartographerjs-300x187.png "cartographerjs screenshot")](img/cartographerjs.png)Input data as JSON and maps are produced. |
See also d3 maps. |
See also d3 maps. |
- http://bost.ocks.org/mike/map/ |
- http://bost.ocks.org/mike/map/ |
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### OpenLayers/Google Maps/[Leaflet](http://leaflet.cloudmade.com/) |
### OpenLayers/Google Maps/[Leaflet](http://leaflet.cloudmade.com/) |
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[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_512fcbe1-300x173.jpg "OpenLayers Screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_512fcbe1.jpg)Display points and different layers. Leaflet is the easiest to use if you just want to show points with popups when clicked on. |
[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_512fcbe1-300x173.jpg "OpenLayers Screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_512fcbe1.jpg)Display points and different layers. Leaflet is the easiest to use if you just want to show points with popups when clicked on. |
There are wrappers for Google maps like http://hpneo.github.com/gmaps/examples.html and Mapstraction that can make it easier to use too. |
There are wrappers for Google maps like http://hpneo.github.com/gmaps/examples.html and Mapstraction that can make it easier to use too. |
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### NASA World Wind/Google Earth |
### NASA World Wind/Google Earth |
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[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_4dda24a4-300x261.jpg "WorldWind screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_4dda24a4.jpg)Google Earth provides 3\. viewing of KML/GML files which represent points and shapes, both through a desktop application and a web plugin. These can be extended with interactive features that allow you to view by timeline or have animated tours between different points. You can also develop and customise your own viewer with the open source [NASA World Wind toolkit.](http://goworldwind.org/demos/) |
[![](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_4dda24a4-300x261.jpg "WorldWind screenshot")](img/How-to-participate-in-GovHack_html_4dda24a4.jpg)Google Earth provides 3\. viewing of KML/GML files which represent points and shapes, both through a desktop application and a web plugin. These can be extended with interactive features that allow you to view by timeline or have animated tours between different points. You can also develop and customise your own viewer with the open source [NASA World Wind toolkit.](http://goworldwind.org/demos/) |
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# Tabular Data Tools {#tabular-data-tools} |
# Tabular Data Tools {#tabular-data-tools} |
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## Wrangling |
## Wrangling |
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Converting formats json/xml/csv etc. |
Conver |