QGIS/ArcGIS Reading Order 2025

QGIS/ArcGIS Reading Order 2025

QGIS/ArcGIS Reading Order 2025 Practical

Hook: 3-book conclusion → use‑case comparison → practice data downloads

Conclusion: Start with these 3 books QGIS‑first

  1. これで使えるQGIS入門［増補改訂版］ (Beginner’s Guide to QGIS — Revised & Expanded) [JP]
    The shortest path for beginners and non‑technical roles. Covers install → edit → layout/print so you can make maps end‑to‑end.
  2. 位置情報を扱う人のための実践QGIS (Practical QGIS for People Working with Location Data) [JP]
    A workflow‑oriented text from basics to production. Well‑structured for 2025 practical use.
  3. まちの課題・資源を可視化する QGIS活用ガイドブック (QGIS Guidebook for Visualizing Local Issues & Assets) [JP]
    Strong for urban/regional projects: service areas, 3D ideas, and hands‑on examples. Often comes with sample data/videos.

Study buddy: QGIS Official Training Manual (free) — chapter‑based exercises to solidify operations.

Version note: As of 2025, the newest line is QGIS 3.44. For production, prefer the LTR 3.40 series for stability.

Also using ArcGIS in your team?

GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 3.4 (Esri Press, 2025) works well as a first book: rich end‑of‑chapter exercises and downloadable datasets. Workflows carry over neatly to ArcGIS Pro 3.5.

Reading paths & tool choice by purpose

Map production & sharing (PDF/print, web maps)

  • QGIS: #1 → Training Manual (Layouts/Styling) → #2 to design deliverables.
  • ArcGIS: GIS Tutorial (Layout/Share) → official quick starts.

Regional analysis (population, catchments, planning)

  • QGIS: Case ideas in #3 → vector/geoprocessing chapters in #2.
  • ArcGIS: Analysis chapters in GIS Tutorial → check what’s new for feature updates.

Field ↔ Desk (survey → integration)

  • Analog notes + GPS logs are fine to start. A rugged field notebook (e.g., KOKUYO Survey Field Book) keeps ops stable.

Org rollout / ArcMap migration

  • Use ArcGIS Pro docs + migration guides for deprecations/compatibility; practice with GIS Tutorial hands‑on.

Two‑week crash plan (practical output first)

  • Day 1–3: Install QGIS LTR 3.40 → finish beginner loop (Book #1) + Training Manual basics.
  • Day 4–7: Build the workflow spine (Book #2: edit/analysis/output end‑to‑end).
  • Day 8–10: Domain exercises (Book #3: catchments/3D/visualization on your own data).
  • Day 11–14: Template the deliverables (layout presets, styles, processing models).

Using ArcGIS too? In the same period, complete the GIS Tutorial (basics → sharing).

Practice data (safe & evergreen downloads)

  • QGIS Official Samples: Training Manual dataset (step‑by‑step exercises).
  • Natural Earth: global admin lines, rivers, and basemaps for cartography.
  • Japan — National Land Numerical Information (MLIT): land use, roads, planning layers.
  • Japan — Basic Geospatial Information (GSI): core layers and DEMs (registration may be required).
  • OpenStreetMap — Geofabrik extracts: Japan/region shapefiles and PBFs, free.

Article outline (SEO‑friendly)

  1. Conclusion for 2025: “Intro → Practice → Use‑case specialization.” (short lead)
  2. Why install QGIS LTR 3.40 first: stability & compatibility for teams.
  3. Short reviews of the 3 key books: #1/#2/#3 with fit by role.
  4. If pairing with ArcGIS: start with the GIS Tutorial 3.4.
  5. Use‑case reading paths & common pitfalls.
  6. Five reliable practice datasets (with download links).
  7. Two‑week roadmap geared to deliverables.
  8. FAQ: Which version should I use? What changed in Pro 3.5?

Conversion paths (internal links / cross‑sell)

  • QGIS books: reviews + purchase CTAs for #1–#3.
  • Practice books: QGIS Training Manual / ArcGIS official tutorials.
  • Field notes: how to choose and use a Survey Field Book (KOKUYO, etc.).

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Title suggestion: “QGIS/ArcGIS Reading Order 2025: 3‑book conclusion → use‑cases → practice data downloads (fastest route to production)”

Description: “Start with QGIS LTR 3.40 for stability. A practical reading order with the three key books, use‑case paths, and ready‑to‑use practice datasets — plus notes on ArcGIS Pro updates.”

Lead‑in: QGIS books × practice texts × field notes.

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