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I'm trying to learn more about Geocoding and Geo Addressing and found this great article from a few years ago. For someone trying to understand some of the nuances between the two and this helped make it clear for me. I hope you find it helpful as well! Bearing in mind it's a few years old, are there any new points that should be considered in your opinion?

Hi Matt

I like the article and remember reading it at the time. We tend to use Geocoding for any geographic object - not just addresses.

Addresses usually relate to postal addresses and the location is in respect to delivering post and packages. Not all buildings have a postal address (e.g. churches) and many addresses have more than one building relating to the postal address (hospitals, universities). More to work on....

I'm trying to learn more about Geocoding and Geo Addressing and found this great article from a few years ago. For someone trying to understand some of the nuances between the two and this helped make it clear for me. I hope you find it helpful as well! Bearing in mind it's a few years old, are there any new points that should be considered in your opinion?