A lightweight RESTful geospatial feature server for DuckDB has been developed using Go, supporting the OGC API - Features standard and enabling CRUD operations on spatial data. It leverages DuckDB's spatial extension for fast analytical queries and efficient processing, with features like CORS support, GZIP encoding, and a user-friendly HTML interface. The server can be configured via environment variables and supports both HTTP and HTTPS protocols for secure access.
DuckDB is gaining recognition as a transformative geospatial software that has emerged in the past decade, offering powerful capabilities for data analysis and manipulation. Its integration with geospatial features significantly enhances data processing efficiency, making it a valuable tool for developers and analysts in various fields. The article highlights its impact on the geospatial landscape and the potential it holds for future advancements.