[Incubator] Terra Draw

Tue Jan 27 09:53:16 PST 2026

https://gitea.osgeo.org/osgeo/projects-support/issues/11

On 9/10/24 18:55, Jody Garnett via Incubator wrote:
>   James,
>
> Minor feedback fixes:
>
>     - Do you have a project team picture you could provide?
>     - Maplibre --> MapLibre
>     - Love your screen snap - but you may prefer a more real world example
>     to be viewed as functional 🙂
>     - Tools/libraries based on: you could list Leaflet, MapLibre and
>     OpenLayers as mentioned in your text?
>     Context: It is hard to show the value of infrastructure projects like
>     libraries as they are not visible to end-users. The more we can mention
>     them the better job we do in communicating their value. That said I do not
>     see suitable images uploaded yet for Leaflet and MapLibre
>
>
> Published! https://www.osgeo.org/projects/terra-draw/
> - -
> Jody Garnett
>
>
> On Sep 10, 2024 at 8:46:31 AM, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks James,
>>
>> I see that the Terra Draw page is marked "Pending"? So I guess it is not
>> published yet ...
>>
>> Great feedback thank you:
>>
>>
>>     - The "Add a Project" page is being written over the course of
>>     September; so there is indeed some duplication with the wiki and incubation
>>     committee page.
>>     - For "Add a Project" - perhaps we should add a bit to the top on
>>     requesting an OSGeo ID to this page. That way everything you need is in one
>>     spot...
>>     - Your point about email lists is noted - I was going to talk to the
>>     incubation committee about moving from mailing list to forum (so people can
>>     contact us using their OSGeo ID rather than subscribing to an email
>>     list...).
>>     - I am not sure what to do about the OSGeo sign up process, the
>>     "mantra" is more about connecting with a live human. And that we have an
>>     employer or school to contact in the event of spam / code of conduct /
>>     etc...  So I think it can be made better; but not automated? Perhaps have a
>>     short list of trusted email addresses: universities, partners, service
>>     providers, ... but not hotmail 🙂
>>
>>
>> Thanks so much
>> - -
>> Jody Garnett
>>
>>
>> On Aug 30, 2024 at 2:10:39 AM, James Milner <jamesmilner22 at hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Jody and Regina,
>>>
>>> Thanks both for getting back to me with the review. Apologies, I probably
>>> could have been a bit more detailed in my original email after viewing some
>>> of the other email applications! I followed the instructions provided, it
>>> was all very clear no real feedback except I missed where to upload the
>>> 'framed screenshot' image but figured it out eventually. The template
>>> images were really helpful with the correct dimensions and layouts needed.
>>>
>>> I would actually say the more complicated part, and maybe I missed
>>> something here, was the initial process of getting here. I was mostly
>>> following instructions for Incubation Committee - OSGeo
>>> <https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Incubation_Committee#Step_1:_Add_OSGeo_Website_Project_Page> rather
>>> than Add a Project - OSGeo
>>> <https://www.osgeo.org/community/getting-started-osgeo/add-a-project/> which
>>> may have confused things slightly, as it took me a while to figure out how
>>> to sign up for an OSGeo ID then get the mantra, then also sign up for the
>>> mailing list. Maybe the wiki should just link to the OSGeo Add a Project
>>> page rather than having two 'sources of truth' so to speak? I also wonder
>>> if the OSGeo signup process could be simplified to use some sort of
>>> automated CAPTCHA rather than emailing the mantra? Hope this is helpful
>>> feedback.
>>>
>>> I have submitted the Terra Draw project for review, let me know if there
>>> are any adjustments to make.
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>>
>>> James
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com>
>>> *Sent:* 28 August 2024 20:47
>>> *To:* Regina Obe <lr at pcorp.us>
>>> *Cc:* James Milner <jamesmilner22 at hotmail.com>; incubator at lists.osgeo.org
>>> <incubator at lists.osgeo.org>
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Incubator] Terra Draw
>>>
>>> Seems good, thanks for your application James and review Regina.
>>>
>>> James I would really *love* your feedback on the new "Add a project
>>> <https://www.osgeo.org/community/getting-started-osgeo/add-a-project/>"
>>> instructions. Easy feedback like typos, but most importantly and confusion
>>> or questions you have.
>>>
>>> I have added "project author" to your profile.
>>> - -
>>> Jody Garnett
>>>
>>>
>>> On Aug 28, 2024 at 1:28:31 PM, Regina Obe <lr at pcorp.us> wrote:
>>>
>>> +1 looks okay to me.
>>>
>>>     1. I see license file
>>>     2. contributing file
>>>     3. getting started guides -
>>>     https://github.com/JamesLMilner/terra-draw/blob/main/guides/1.GETTING_STARTED.md
>>>     4. Many releases
>>>     5. Healthy number of contributors
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> @Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com> any concerns?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* Incubator <incubator-bounces at lists.osgeo.org> *On Behalf Of *James
>>> Milner via Incubator
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 28, 2024 2:54 PM
>>> *To:* incubator at lists.osgeo.org
>>> *Subject:* [Incubator] Terra Draw
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Incubation committee:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I would like to ask permission to list my project "Terra Draw" on the
>>> OSGeo website in order to share my work with the community.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Terra Draw is a JavaScript library which allows for drawing and editing
>>> of geometries on maps. It works with a selection of different mapping
>>> providers, including Leaflet, MapLibre and OpenLayers and has been going
>>> for over 2 years now and I am eager to help more people use it.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The repository is located here:
>>> https://www.github.com/JamesLMilner/terra-draw and is released under the
>>> MIT license
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My OSGeo userid is "jameslmilner" and I will need permission to create a
>>> project page.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Many thanks,
>>>
>>> James
>>>
>>>
>
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