“gdal_translate” is a command-line tool included in the GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library) package. Its primary purpose is to convert raster data between different formats. Raster data represents images or geospatial information that is divided into a grid of pixels, such as satellite imagery, aerial photographs, or digital elevation models. Here are some key points […]
gdal_contour: Create contour lines and polygons from a digital elevation model
“gdal_contour” is a command-line tool that is part of the GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library) package. Its primary purpose is to generate contour lines and polygons from a digital elevation model (DEM). Contour lines are lines that connect points of equal elevation, while polygons represent the areas between these contour lines. Here are some key […]
gdal2tiles.py: Generate TMS or XYZ tiles for a raster dataset
“gdal2tiles.py” is a command-line tool that is part of the GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library) package. Its primary purpose is to generate TMS (Tile Map Service) or XYZ (eXtended XYZ) tiles from a raster dataset. These tiles are pre-rendered image tiles that can be used for efficient display and visualization of geospatial data, particularly on […]
gcloud: The official CLI tool for Google Cloud Platform
“gcloud” is the official command-line interface (CLI) tool provided by Google for interacting with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It offers a command-line interface to manage and control various resources and services within the Google Cloud ecosystem. Here are some key points to elaborate on “gcloud”: Google Cloud Platform Integration: “gcloud” is designed to seamlessly integrate […]
gcc: Preprocess and compile C and C++ source files, then assemble and link them together
The “gcc” command is a widely used compiler for the C and C++ programming languages. It is an essential tool in software development that allows developers to transform human-readable C and C++ source code into executable programs. “gcc” performs several steps in this process, including preprocessing, compilation, assembly, and linking. Here’s a breakdown of the […]
gcalcli: Command-line tool to interact with Google Calendar
“gcalcli” is a command-line tool specifically designed to interact with Google Calendar. It allows users to access and manage their Google Calendar events and appointments directly from the command line interface. When launched for the first time, “gcalcli” initiates the process of authorizing access to the user’s Google Calendar data via the Google API. Here […]
gcal: Displays calendar
GNU Gcal is a command-line utility developed by the GNU Project, which is known for creating free and open-source software. The “gcal” utility is part of the GNU Project and is designed to display and calculate calendars from the command line. Here are some additional details about the “gcal” utility as provided on the GNU […]
gatsby: Static site generator for React
Gatsby is a popular open-source static site generator specifically designed for building fast, scalable, and modern websites using React, a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It provides developers with a powerful framework and toolset to create static websites that are highly performant and optimized for search engines. Here are some key points to elaborate […]
ganache-cli: Command-line version of Ganache, your personal blockchain for Ethereum development
Ganache-cli is a command-line interface (CLI) tool that serves as a local personal blockchain for Ethereum development purposes. It is a part of the Ganache suite of tools, which are specifically designed to facilitate Ethereum blockchain development and testing. The Ethereum blockchain is a decentralized platform that allows developers to build and deploy smart contracts […]
gacutil: Global Assembly Cache (CAG) management utility
The gacutil command is a utility provided by Microsoft as part of the .NET Framework SDK (Software Development Kit). It is used to manage the Global Assembly Cache (GAC) on Windows systems. The Global Assembly Cache (GAC) is a central repository for storing and managing shared .NET assemblies. Assemblies are the building blocks of .NET […]