[MapServer-dev] MapServer User Survey

[Seth G]

Thanks Māris for the feedback - I have updated the survey with your suggestions.

Seth

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On Tue, Jan 20, 2026, at 8:33 AM, Maris Nartiss wrote:
> Hello Seth,
> "The web server run MapServer on most is" question is duplicated;
> "I obtain MapServer from" should be rephrased to something like "For
> production environments I obtain MapServer from" or should be made as
> a multiple answer question (e.g. I use packages but also build from
> source for dev needs);
> One question to ask might be something like: "Within last X years I
> have used MapServer for" (multiple choice): "commercial projects",
> "volunteer projects", "just playing around".
>
> Regards,
> Māris.
>
> pirmd., 2026. g. 19. janv., plkst. 23:15 — lietotājs Seth G via
> MapServer-dev (<mapserver-dev at lists.osgeo.org>) rakstīja:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> At the last OSGeo codesprint, we discussed running a MapServer user survey, modelled on the GDAL survey [1]. Since MapServer has no analytics or "phone home" functionality, we have little insight into how it is used beyond mailing lists and in-person discussions.
>>
>> A first draft of the survey is available for feedback:
>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNLqslbM6IhocnwTst9c29eaD89yD81hdUKW2ctn2uZK0Z3g/viewform (please don't submit answers until we're happy with the questions!).
>>
>> Thanks to Howard for sharing the GDAL survey on which this is based.
>>
>> Please let me know of any additional questions that should be added, or any edits to existing questions (options, phrasing etc.).
>>
>> Unlike the GDAL survey, which informed budget decisions, the aim is to prioritise limited time and resources, identify features for potential deprecation, and highlight areas needing continued support.
>>
>> It will also be interesting to see how many responses we get, as this will give a sense of overall interest in MapServer.
>>
>> Seth
>>
>> [1] https://gdal.org/en/stable/community/user_survey_2024.html
>>
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