Web feature service (WFS)

A Web Feature Service (WFS) is a standard protocol used to access and share geospatial data over the internet. It allows users to request specific geographic features, like roads, rivers, or buildings, from a server, and receive the data in a format that can be easily used in mapping applications. Think of it as a way to ask for detailed maps or specific locations online, enabling you to see and work with spatial information without needing to store it all on your computer. WFS is vital for sharing geographical data across different systems and applications.