Time to Leave the Nest: Migrating from Google Earth Engine
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3 min readOct 11, 2024
Hey there, GIS enthusiasts and Earth observation aficionados! 👋 Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s been buzzing in our community: migrating from Google Earth Engine (GEE). Buckle up, because this journey is about to get as exciting as finding a bug-free code on the first try!
GEE: The Training Wheels of Geospatial Analysis
Don’t get us wrong — Google Earth Engine is fantastic! It’s like the comfy pajamas of the geospatial world. Perfect for lounging around… er, I mean, perfect for Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and initial research. But just like those pajamas, you might not want to wear them to a black-tie event.
Let’s break down why you might want to spread your wings:
1. Free… but at What Cost? 💸
GEE is free only for non-commercial, non-production use.
- Great for academic projects and initial testing
- Not so great when you want to monetize your brilliant idea
- Imagine building the next big thing, only to realize you can’t actually sell it. Ouch!
