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Thoughts and insights from a team building a weather data platform designed to make complex weather data easier to use.

Sorting Signal from Slop in AI Code in Open-Source Projects

by Steve Gifford | February 19, 2026 | Terrier | 0 Comments

As AI tools flood GitHub, AI code in open-source projects is becoming harder to ignore. Some of it is genuinely useful when guided by a thoughtful developer. A lot of it, though, is automated drive-by slop that wastes maintainers’ time and adds noise instead of value.

Web Coverage Service: A Real-Time Weather Data API

by Steve Gifford | February 12, 2026 | Web Coverage Service | 0 Comments

Web Coverage Service delivers fast, standards-based access to forecast data, functioning as a real-time weather data API.

Why Terrier May Be Better Than A Web Map for Real-Time Weather Visualization

by Steve Gifford | February 6, 2026 | Terrier | 0 Comments

Most web map toolkits were built for static imagery, not animated weather data. Terrier takes a different approach, enabling real-time weather visualization that is space-efficient, projection-aware, and designed for true temporal animation.

Blazing New Trails: MapLibre’s Metal Renderer Transformation

Apr 19, 2023 | MapLibre

Discover how we are spearheading the upgrade of the open-source MapLibre toolkit to support an iOS Metal renderer, unlocking new possibilities.

Terrier Revolutionizes Real-Time Radar Visualization On The Web

Apr 19, 2023 | Data, Terrier

Dive into our latest achievement, Terrier’s real-time radar display for the web, bringing dynamic radar visualization to your browsers.

Unveiling Terrier: Bringing Dynamic Data Visualization to the Web

Feb 15, 2023 | Terrier

Experience the power of Terrier, our dynamic data visualization toolkit, bringing stunning visual representations to your browsers.

Unlocking New Horizons: MapLibre Native’s Metal Rendering Roadmap

Feb 14, 2023 | MapLibre

Discover how we are spearheading the effort to modernize MapLibre Native’s Metal rendering by architecting a modular pipeline.

Elevating Wind Visualization With Terrier’s Amazing Particle Effects

Feb 6, 2023 | Terrier

Discover the world of wind visualization brought to life through Terrier’s captivating particle effects, breathing new magic into atmospheric data representation.

Braving the Storm: A Data-Driven Exploration of the Bomb Cyclone

Dec 21, 2022 | Data

Experience the raw power and chilling intensity of the Bomb Cyclone through our captivating data visualizations, unveiling the storm’s fury in stunning detail.

Terrier Elevates Radar Visualization to New Heights

Dec 8, 2022 | Data, Terrier

Witness Terrier’s mastery in radar visualization, bringing atmospheric visuals to life through immersive and dynamic displays

Bridging The Data Moats with Our Unparalleled Visualization

Nov 14, 2022 | Data

Discover how our data visualization capabilities can elevate your data moats, empowering your business with a competitive advantage.

Paving the Way for MapLibre Native’s Metal Ascent

Oct 27, 2022 | MapLibre

Learn about our commitment to advancing MapLibre Native’s Metal rendering implementation, ensuring its long-term success.

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