06/05/2026
This is the concept that separates GIS beginners from people who actually know what they are doing.
All spatial data falls into two types: vector or raster. Vector uses points, lines, and polygons for features with clear boundaries. Raster uses a grid of cells for continuous data like elevation, temperature, and satellite imagery. Neither is better. They solve different problems.
The real skill is knowing which one to reach for and when.
If you had to pick only one data type for your entire GIS career, vector or raster? Tell me below 👇