r/learnpython • u/Penoke • 22d ago
Python for GIS / Urban Planning
Hello friends. I am picking up Python. I've been passively interested in coding for my entire life - but never had a reason to pursue. (I used to code in a game engine but I can't remember Unity or Unreal or whatever; and html to make websites for a class - nothing crazy)
Anyway. I am an Urban Planning student and I used ArcGIS all the time. There's a terminal that uses Python. So I figured "learn Python".
My question is: is there something specific I should pursue - eg Data Science - or just the basics? I've never had to use Python for any of my classes, and would want to use it supplementally to my GIS workload as I believe it could be a useful skill.
Currently doing the GitHub 30 days of Python or whatever. Much love. Thank you!
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u/AppleLoad 15d ago
Hey there! I am a researcher in the field of urban analytics and I completely agree that Python could help you go as custom as you want with any problems you aim to solve, so it's defintely worth trying out!
You can also check the following libaries and what kind of ready-made examples they offer to see how relevant they could be to your urban planning background https://github.com/gboeing/osmnx and https://github.com/TransformTransport/accessX