NUKnightLab / NUKnightLab/StoryMapJS

Create gigapixel tiles for users

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enhancement
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JavaScript
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Description

Now that StoryMapJS has a server side component, we could conceivably make gigapixel images for users.

This library may be useful:
http://libvips.blogspot.com/2013/03/making-deepzoom-zoomify-and-google-maps.html

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing StoryMapJS's server-side component and the linked libvips article, then define the user workflow and concrete completion criteria for generating gigapixel tiles.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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