.. module:: geoserver.sld_basic
   :synopsis: Learn the basics of styling with SLD

.. _geoserver.sld_basic:

Styling with SLD
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This module introduces some basics concepts of the Styled Layer Descriptor (SLD) markup language. SLD is the styling engine used by GeoServer, and how all WMS portayal is specified. The reader will learn the basic structure of an SLD document and be introduced to some of its fundamental concepts.

.. note:: Before you start, ensure that either the :mod:`Postgis <geoserver.postgis>` or :mod:`Shapefile <geoserver.shapefile>` modules have been completed.

What you will learn
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In this module you will:

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1

   Create a new SLD <sld_create> 
   Create a Point Style from an External Graphic <external_graphic>
   Add Scale Dependent Rendering to an SLD <scale>
   Add Labels to an SLD <label>
   
