\title{Quantum GIS}
\maketitle

\begin{description}
	\item [Period covered by report:] Jan-Dec 2007 
	\item  [Contact name:] Gary Sherman 
\end{description}

\section*{ Key Accomplishments }
\begin{itemize}
	\item  Released versions 0.8, 0.8.1, 0.9, and 0.9.1 
	\item  The refactoring of libraries (starting at 0.8) allows the development of standalone GIS applications using the QGIS API 
	\item  Version 0.9 introduced Python bindings, opening up QGIS development to a larger audience 
	\item  Improved project management by establishing roles with the Project Steering Committee (PSC): 
	\begin{itemize}
		\item  Release Manager 
		\item  Technical Advisor 
		\item  Community Advisor 
		\item  Financial/Marketing Advisor 
	\end{itemize}
	\item  Entered OSGeo incubation in February 
	\item  Funds management was transferred to OSGeo 
\end{itemize}

\section*{ Areas for Improvement }
\begin{itemize}
	\item  The QGIS project continues to improve its internal processes for development and release of packages. 
	\item  There are a number of key shortcomings (labeling, map composition) that need to be addressed for the release of version 1.0 in 2008 
\end{itemize}

\section*{ Opportunities to Help }
QGIS is in need of additional developers to close existing bugs and implement new features. 

\section*{ Outlook for 2008 }
Version 1.0 will be released in 2008, providing a stable API for the development of both C++ and Python applications 

