OpenStreetMap Introduces GOB Format: 30% Smaller and 5x Faster Import Than PBF
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raybb
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
The article announces GOB (Geo-Object Bundle), a new file format for OpenStreetMap data that is 30% smaller than the current PBF format and 5 times faster to import. This addresses the challenge of handling the massive and continuously growing OSM dataset by providing a more efficient storage and processing solution for the mapping community.
Key quotes
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Hence, we created GOB ('Geo-Object Bundle'), a new file format for OpenStreetMap data that is 30% smaller than the current PBF format and 5 times faster to import.
This addresses the challenge of handling the massive and continuously growing OSM dataset by providing a more efficient storage and processing solution for the mapping community.
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