Anna Shalaeva

The urgency of the problem under study is determined by the fact that the development of digital technologies has led to the ubiquity of geographic information systems (GIS) in the form of web services (web GIS), which significantly expand the opportunities of solving user problems. At the government level, the task is to create an infrastructure that contributes to the introduction of achievements in the field of geoinformatics into educational processes. In the face of growing demand for web applications with integrated mapping functions, there is a need to train specialists who have competences in the field of creating such products. Traditional web developer training programs often do not pay enough attention to the integration of GIS technologies, which creates a gap in training for the modern needs of the IT market. The aim of this work is to study the feasibility of introducing GIS technologies into the educational process of training specialists in the field of creating web applications. The article is aimed at demonstrating the potentials of using GIS in web development, describing the main stages and tools for integrating cartographic functionality, as well as providing recommendations for choosing suitable solutions depending on the specifics of the project. Leading research approaches include: an analytical approach to studying the capabilities of GIS in relation to the development of web applications and the analysis of tools for integrating mapping functionality into web applications (Yandex Maps API, OpenLayers, Leaflet.js, Google Maps API). The main results of the study include: representation of the potential of GIS in the creation of modern web applications; description of key stages of mapping services integration into web pages; benchmarking mapping tools for web development. The theoretical significance of the article lies in the systematization of knowledge about the application of GIS technologies in the context of web development and justifying their importance for modern education. Practical importance lies in providing specific recommendations for the implementation of GIS in the educational process for the training of web developers. Code examples and comparative analysis of tools will help students develop practical skills in working with map services, and developers integrate GIS functionality into their projects. The article can serve as a basis for the development of methodological materials, and will also help in choosing GIS services when implementing web projects.