01-Introduction.Rmd

# Introduction: Spatial data science in the cloud



## What is spatial data science?  

* Define the sub-field of spatial data science with respect to data science
* Distinguish between spatial data science and geographic information science
* Discuss why spatial data science is significant for the desktop GIS-centric practitioner's career


## Why spatial data science in the cloud?  

* Discuss cloud-based data science (generally speaking)
* Go into some of the advantages of working in the cloud

## Options for cloud spatial data science

Discuss: 

* Cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, MS Azure, etc.)
* Operating systems (focusing on Linux servers)
* Software for data science (R, Python)